Welcome to the c:geo online user guide!

c:geo is an open source, full-featured, always ready-to-go unofficial client for geocaching.com and offers basic support for other geocaching platforms (such as Opencaching). It does not require a web browser or exports - just install it and start right away.

c:geo is only a client application for geocaching and is not associated with any specific geocaching service provider.

• Installation and update of c:geo - How and from where to install c:geo and get updates?
• c:geo device permissions - Why does c:geo need the requested permissions on your device?

• First steps with c:geo - First start of the app and authentication of the geocaching services
• Basic use of c:geo - What is Geocaching and how to find your first geocache with c:geo?

• Main screen - The functions of the main menu
  • Top bar menu - The menu functions on the upper section of the main screen
  • Live Map - The live map of geocaches
  • Nearby Search - Search for caches in your surrounding
  • Stored Caches - Locally stored geocaches
  • Search - Search for Geocaches and Trackables
  • Go to - Direct navigation to arbitrary coordinates
  • Global Cache Type Filter - Filtering of cache types
  • Status infos - The status info shown on the lower section of the main screen

• Settings - Configuring the application

• Geocache details - Explanation of the cache detail pages
• Logging of Geocaches - Logging of your Geocaching finds

• Trackable details - Explanation of the trackable page
• Trackable handling - Handling and Logging of Trackables

• Coordinate input dialog - Explanation of coordinate input
• Waypoint Calculator - Usage of the waypoint calculator
• Navigation - Explanation of the supported navigation methods and tools
• Compass - Using the compass

• Offline caching - Offline use
  • GPX import - Importing caches from GPX files
  • Pocket queries - Viewing and importing pocket queries
  • Offline logging - Logging caches offline
  • Field Notes - Exporting field notes
  • Offline Maps - Usage of offline maps

• Geocache types
• Geocache markers
• Waypoint types
• Map sources
• Limitations for geocaching.com basic members
• Coordinate formats
• Attribute icons
• Useful other apps

• Using geocaching related links
• Sharing caches with NFC
• Hidden functions in c:geo
• Using send2cgeo

If you have a special problem or error, please do also take a look at our FAQ to find a solution.

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