The Locals App
Why did I get an error on the app while performing an action?
If you received an error while trying to perform an action on the app (such as posting a comment or trying to save a setting), it is usually one of two reasons. Error message Your internet connection is weak. Try switching to data if you are using WiFi or try going to an area with better internet connection before trying again. The load on the system is temporarily high and may not have picked up thPopularHow to cast to TV from the Locals app
To cast a video you are watching from the mobile app to your TV, first launch the Locals app, go to the video you want to watch, and play the video. In the player window, you will see a cast icon next to the full screen button. On iOS devices, it will cast using Airplay and on Android devices, it will cast using Chromecast.Few readersLocals app video controls
Launch the app and go to the community that you want to view content from. To access the content library, tap on the player icon (shaped like a triangle) at the bottom of the screen. You will see a list of all the videos the creator has uploaded and added to the content library. You can view all, tap Playlists to see videos grouped by categories, or by ones that you’ve liked. You can also sort what videos you see by tapping “sort by” and choosing from the drop down. If you want to search for a sFew readersLocals app audio/podcast controls
Launch the app and go to a community that you want to listen to podcasts from. To access the content library, tap on the player icon (shaped like a triangle) at the bottom of the screen. By default, the content library will show the lists of videos, tap the “Podcasts” tab to access the podcast section. Tap the play button on the podcast you’d like to listen to, and it will startFew readersHow do I follow/unfollow someone on the Locals app?
What does it mean to follow someone? When you follow someone, it means you can easily filter posts by the people you follow. Additionally, if you have notifications for followers enabled, you will get notified of their posts. You will also see their posts on your general Locals newsfeed on the app.Few readersHow do I report a member on the Locals app?
When should I report someone on Locals? If someone is violating platform or community standards, you can report the user's specific post/comment/reply, or you can report the user. You can read more about what is considered a violation below. How to report a user's post/comment/reply Tap the 3 dotted line on the top right corner of the post/comment/reply, and select "Report" from the drop down menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e9529c61f3bf4000/locals-app-tap-Few readersHow do I view my posts/comments/replies within a community on the app?
To view your posts/comments/replies, you'll need to go to your community profile page. How to go to your community profile page There are 2 ways you can access your profile on the community level: The first method is you can either find a post or comment you made and tap your name, which will take you to your profile.Few readersHow do I create an account on the Locals app?
First, go to the Google Play or Apple App Store to download the Locals app. After installing the app, open it and you’ll see a screen prompting you to either Sign Up or Log In. If you’ve already created an account on Locals (on the website, for example), then tap Log In and enter your email and password. Otherwise, tap Sign Up. Enter the email address and password you want tFew readersHow do I join a community on the Locals app?
If you chose to follow creators during account creation, their posts will show up on your My Newsfeed page. (if you didn’t follow any during account setup, your Newsfeed will be blank and you’ll see a “search for communities” button that will take you to the community search page) To join as a free member, simply tap on the title or text of the post, and an option will appear to join. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e9529c61f3bf4000/tap-title-or-text-of-post-to-jvvb51b.jpFew readersHow do I search for communities on the Locals app?
From your My Newsfeed, tap the icon on the bottom, 2nd from the left (like 2 conjoined circles). This will take you to the search page. You can type a keyword in the search bar on the top, or you can browse. By default, in the middle, it will show trending communities. If you swipe/tap right on Interests, it will show communities based on your interests. (https://storage.crisFew readersHow to join a live stream/live chat on the app
Who can participate in a live chat? If a creator posts a live stream and makes it visible to all members, then all members can view the live stream and live chat, but only supporters can participate in the live chat. If the creator limits the live stream to supporters only, then free members can't watch or participate (for free members, the post will be locked and prompt them to support).Few readersHow do I leave a post on the Locals app?
Who and where can I post? Only supporters can leave posts or comments in communities that have them enabled. You can create posts in the community on the app or on the community website (i.e. scottadams.locals.com). How to create a post in the Locals app After launching the app, tap the newsfeed icon on the bottom left. If you’re already at the community you want to post in, simply tap the + to start a post. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e9529c61f3bf4000/tap-toFew readersHow do I log in on the app if I originally used my Google account to log in?
The Locals app doesn’t have the option to log in using your Google account, so if you originally logged in on the Locals website using your Google account, you won’t be able to log in to the app. To resolve this, launch the app and tap log in. Then, tap “Forgot Password” and enter your email address (the same email as your Google account) and tap “Send Reset Link” to have a password reset link sent to your email address. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e9529c61f3bf4000Few readersHow do I filter what I see in the newsfeed on the app?
Just above where the newsfeed starts, on the left and right you will see post filter and sorting options. Tapping “Posts by” allows you to control whose posts you see in the newsfeed. Tapping any of the options on the drop down will cause the newsfeed to only shFew readersHow do I access only videos/content on the Locals app?
What is the Content Library? The Content Library is a place that houses all the community creator's videos, live streams, podcasts(audio), PDFs or Articles (and Content+ if applicable) in one place. They can be organized into playlists, and you can either browse through the selections or use the search bar to find specific videos/live/podcasts/PDFs/articles. Only supporters have access to this feature. How to access the Content Library Launch the Locals app and go to the community you wanFew readersHow do I tip on the Locals app?
What is tipping? Tips are an optional way for members to show appreciation to a creator's posts or to other team members' posts inside a community. Tips are paid with the Locals coins currency, which you can purchase on locals.com or on the app. Tips do not add any membership benefits, such as when you pay for a subscription/make a one-time donation.Few readersHow do I see which communities I’ve joined on the Locals app?
From the search page, If you swipe/tap left to My Communities, it shows the communities you’ve already joined. It also will show your community, if you created one (if you haven’t, you’ll see the option to create).Few readersHow do I enable/disable dark mode on the app?
What is dark mode? When you are at a community page on the Locals app, the background is black by default. For users who would prefer a white background instead, there is an option to disable dark mode. How to enable/disable dark mode Launch the Locals app and tap your portrait icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to go to Settings. Tap your portrait icon to go to Settings (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e9529c61f3bf4000/select-your-portrait-to-go-to-9bFew readers
The Locals Website
How do I view my posts/comments/replies within a community?
To view your posts/comments/replies within a community, you'll need to go to your community profile page. How to go to your community profile page There are 2 ways you can access your profile on the community level: The first method is you can either find a post or comment you made and tap your name, which will take you to your profile.Some readersHow do I search for Locals communities?
There are several ways to search for communities on Locals: Go directly to the discover page on Locals: locals.com/discover If you are at locals.com/feed, you can use the search bar on the left menu to search for communities to join, or you can click your name on the top right, and select “Discover” from the drop down (which will redirect you to locals.com/discover). Accessing Discover from Locals.com/feed (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/websitFew readersHow do I tag someone?
What is tagging? When someone tags you in a post by typing your username, it will notify you of the post (similar to when someone replies or likes your post). Members will typically tag other members because they want them to see their post, or to give them a shout out, etc. Members can be tagged in a post, comment or reply.Few readersHow do I report a member on Locals?
When should I report someone on Locals? If someone is violating platform or community standards, you can report the user's specific post/comment/reply, or you can report the user. You can read more about what is considered a violation below. How to report a user's post/comment/reply Click the 3 dotted line on the top right corner of the post/comment/reply, and select "Report" from the drop down menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e9529c61f3bf4000/how-to-reportFew readersHow do I leave a post?
Who and where can I post? Only supporters can leave posts or comments in communities that have them enabled. You can create posts on the community website (i.e. CommunityName.locals.com) or on the app. How to leave a post? Just above where the newsfeed starts, you will see a text box that says “share something with the community…” Start typing there to create a post. Click “Add Content” ifFew readersHow do I follow/unfollow someone?
What does it mean to follow someone? When you follow someone, it means you can easily filter posts by the people you follow. Additionally, if you have email notifications for followers enabled, you will get notified of their posts. You will also see their posts on your "My Newsfeed" on the platform level (httpsFew readersHow do I filter what I see in the newsfeed?
Go to a community page and login (i.e. communityname.locals.com). Just above the newsfeed, on the left and right you will see post filter and sorting options. “Posts by” allows you to control whose posts you see in the newsfeed Clicking any of the options oFew readersLogging in at Locals.com vs the community website
What are the differences between Locals.com and a community website? Locals.com houses your account settings, community settings, and newsfeeds in one place. If you are looking to configure your account or just consume content across all communities you are a part of easily, you can do this from locals.com. Community websites are more specific to a community. There will be more functionality per community as well such as making posFew readersHow do I edit, delete, bookmark, or share a post?
After you publish your post, you may decide you want to edit or delete it. To do this, click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the post. On the drop down, click edit. This will allow you to change the content of your post. Once you are done making the changes, click publish to submit the changes. Clicking delete will remove your post. You will also see some other options,Few readersHow do I enable/disable notifications?
When referring to notifications, this means the real-time communications we send out (email or push notifications). This does not apply to the alerts you see whenever you click the bell icon in the community (these are community activity alerts and cannot be turned off). From the community website (i.e. communityname.locals.com), on the left menu click on “Notifications.” This will take you to a page that shows the options to enable/disable email and/or browser push notifications for the speciFew readersHow to join a live stream/how to live chat?
The easiest way to find a live stream while its broadcasting is to log in to the community page of your choice (i.e. communityname.locals.com/login) and go to their newsfeed. The live stream will be pinned at the top of the newsfeed by default. Click "Join" to watch and join the live chat. Once in the chat, type in the message box at the bottom of the chat window and hit enter or clickFew readersHow do I block/unblock a user?
What does it mean to block someone? For the most part, when you block someone, there will be certain things that the users can no longer do. Keep in mind, it will go both ways. The other user will not be notified when you block them. Both users (the blocker and the blocked) will not be able to: See each others' posts, comments, replies Get notifications about the other Will not be able to follow the other and if a user was following you, after you've blocked them, they will automaticFew readersHow do I access only videos/content on the web?
What is the Content Library? The Content Library is a place that houses all the community creator's videos, live streams, podcasts (audio), PDFs or articles (and Content+ if applicable) in one place. They can be organized into playlists, and you can either browse through the selections or use the search bar to find specific videos/live/podcasts/PDFs/articles. Only supporters have access to this feature. How to access the Content Library Log in to the community website that you wish tFew readersHow do I tip on a post?
What is tipping on posts? (To learn about tipping in a live chat, click here.) Tips are an optional way for members to show appreciation to a creator's posts or other team members' posts inside a community. Tips are paid with the Locals coins currency, which you can purchase on locals.com or on the app. Tips do not add any membership benefits, such as when you pay for a subscription/make a one-time donation.Few readersHow do I leave a tip on a live stream/chat?
When a creator starts a live stream or chat, supporters have the option to send a tip with the message they send in the chat. This message will be highlighted so that it's easier to see for everyone in the chat. To attach a tip to the message: Click on the $ icon next to the chat input box Tip Chat button A pop up will appear on top of the input area where you can enter an amount (based in USD)Few readersHow do I enable/disable dark mode?
What is dark mode? When you are at a community website on Locals, the background is white by default. For users who would prefer a black background instead, there is an option to enable dark mode.Few readersHow do I purchase/watch Content+?
movies, specials, comedy specials, Content+Few readersHow do I create an account on Locals?
Go to Locals.com and click "Join." Then from the drop down menu, select "Members." Then, click "Ge Started." Enter your desired email address and create a password. Read and agree to the Terms of Service, and then click “Sign Up" (https://storage.crisp.chatFew readers