Using Nearby without signing in
Start or join a meetup without creating an account, and understand what optional Google sign-in adds.
Quick answer
Nearby works without sign-up. Your app installation has its own profile, while browser guests enter a display name. Google sign-in is optional and is mainly useful for keeping friends when changing phones.
Walkthrough
Follow these steps
- 01
Open Nearby normally
There is no required email, phone number, or password screen before the map.
- 02
Choose a visible name
Set the name and avatar that friends see on the map, in chat, and in friend requests.
- 03
Use meetups and friends
You can start meetups, join invitations, and use the current installation without signing in.
- 04
Sign in only if useful
Open Settings and choose Sign in with Google if you want your friend connections to survive a phone change.
Ready to try it?
Start a meetup on Android and send one link to everyone else.