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How to apply as a host
Applying to become a Withlocals host happens on the Become a Host site, at the page for the city where… Open the Become a Host site and find the city page for the city you want to host in… The application runs as a short form that checks whether you qualify and creates your host account
Transferring a booking to another host
If something comes up and you can't host a confirmed booking, you can transfer it to another host in… Once a new host is assigned, the booking is updated and the guest is notified of the host change… You stay on the booking until a new host is actually assigned
Host licensing and permits
A tour license is not mandatory to become a Withlocals host, but it is your responsibility to follow… Withlocals has a dedicated section in your host profile for tour licenses and permits… Adding a license
Managing your host profile
Personal title: a short job-style title for how you present yourself as a host… Sections on Manage profile… Your host profile is what guests see when they browse experiences
Host onboarding and training
Click Sign up on the training webinar task to open a scheduling window where you pick a time… See Host licensing and permits… You can reach it from your onboarding page or from your host dashboard
Does hosting with Withlocals make me an employee?
Clarification on your independent status as a Withlocals host… When you host with Withlocals, you are not employed by us… You provide your services as an independent host, and you decide how and when you want to offer your
What happens if my host cancels?
When a host cancels, they pick a reason from a fixed list: Health matter Tickets unavailable… You never lose money when a host cancels a confirmed booking… Why would a host cancel?
Can I host alongside other work?
Whether you can combine hosting on Withlocals with another job… thing is that you keep your calendar up to date and make sure you're available at least three days a… As long as you can offer regular availability and provide a great experience when guests book with you
What is Withlocals for hosts?
learning center and a training webinar You apply through the Become a Host site for the city… What you do as a host… Withlocals is a platform where locals host experiences for travellers visiting their city
Eligibility check
If your city is not accepting applications yet, the Become a Host page shows a Notify me later option… If you are already logged in as a host, the application redirects you to the host home page instead… Which cities accept new hosts