How MapMates Works
Find your people in three simple steps
Drop Your Pin
Click anywhere on the map to add yourself. Just enter your name, what you do, and what you're interested in chatting about. No account required to get started.
- ✓Choose your category (digital nomad, entrepreneur, expat, etc.)
- ✓Add a short tagline about yourself
- ✓Select your stage (just arrived, settling in, established)
- ✓Optionally add your email for connection notifications
Find Your People
Browse the map to see who's around you. Filter by category, stage, or use the "Near Me" feature to find people within walking distance.
- ✓See pins from expats and nomads worldwide
- ✓Filter by category, stage, or country
- ✓Click on a pin to see their profile
- ✓Your exact location is never shared — privacy first
Connect & Meet
Found someone interesting? Send them a coffee chat request with a short message. If they accept, you can start chatting and plan to meet up.
- ✓Send a personalized connection request
- ✓Get notified when someone accepts
- ✓Chat within the app to coordinate
- ✓Meet in person for coffee, coworking, or exploring
Features
No Signup Required
Browse the map and explore communities without creating an account. Only add your info when you're ready to connect.
Privacy First
Your exact location is never shared. You can use "country mode" to show only your country, not your precise position.
Email Notifications
Optionally add your email to get notified when someone sends you a connection request. We'll never spam you.
Private Communities
Community leaders can create private maps for their groups, with custom categories and branding.
In-App Chat
Once someone accepts your connection request, you can chat directly within MapMates to coordinate meeting up.
Works Anywhere
From Bangkok to Barcelona, find your tribe in cities around the world. The map is global.