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Posted on: 4/14/2014

by: ag08

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION
I'm brand new! Where should I get some general TerraCaching Information? 
ANSWER
Check out the Community Page- it has extensive resources for beginners and experiences users alike. 

QUESTION
What's the deal with the sponsorship system? 
ANSWER
The sponsorship system is intended to be a way for you to get to know fellow caches in the TerraCaching community. Your sponsors approve your caches, offer advice, and become your built in caching friends. Read more about the sponsorship system and its purpose on the Community Page. 

QUESTION
Where do I go to look for caches that I might want to find? 
ANSWER
Head over to Cache Hunt. Here you will be able to search for the numerous types of caches that are available at TerraCaching.com. If you have additional questions about the process, check out the Cache Hunt Guide on the Community Page. 

QUESTION
How do you pronounce TerraCaching?
ANSWER
With an emphasis on the first syllable: "TARE-uh-CASH-ing". 

QUESTION
I'm not sure what everything means on this site. Where can I find some definitions? 
ANSWER
Review the TC Terminology Guide on the Community Page. 

QUESTION
I have an idea for a cache, but I don't know if it's acceptable here. Who should I ask? 
ANSWER
If you have an idea for a cache but want some feedback before posting it, ask your sponsors, ask your friends, and/or ask the Community. You can also check out the Cache Guidelines Overview in the Tutorials Section on the Community Page. 



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  • CacheHunter  St. Peter's 9/5/2014 
    Hi,
    I am new to TerraCaching.com and I tried to download this document and read it, but it doesn't seem to download. I eliminated the popup blocker, but still not success.

    Is this available?
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  • ag08  Durango 9/18/2014 
    Hi CacheHunter, 

    I apologize for this inconvenience, the resource should now be working. Please let me know if you can't view it. 

    Thanks!
    Christa
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  • Salme Maijala  Helsinki 5/5/2015 
    Hi, I am new and I would like to find a cache description of an existing cache. How do I do that ? The cache hunt line does not allow me to click it.                      
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  • cash108  Durango 5/5/2015 
    Hi Salme,

    Welcome to TerraCaching.  You need to have two sponsors for all of the site features to open up for you.  I see that you have teamlehikoien as a sponsor, so if you go and accept one more you should be good.

    On the cache hunt, if you click the map icon, it will pop up a tile, click this and it will take you to the cache description.

    Please send any questions to [email protected]
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  • Bandoe  Cocoa 6/2/2015 
    Why isn't sponsorship mentioned before having to sign up? I sgned up to be able to hunt caches. Now I have to wait to be sponsored to even view caches.
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  • scottO  Montana City 6/2/2015 
    We should probably include this link on the member sign up page:

    It is on the home page, when you click "What is Terracaching?" but that could be easily missed. I am thinking that maybe in a sidebar on the sign up page, but if you have another idea, from the perspective of a newly signed up user, that suggestion is more than welcome!

    There has also been some suggestions to review what a newly registered, unsponsored user should be able to immediately access, so hopefully, that will be a better experience in the near future.

    In the meantime, users closest to your home coordinates will see that you need sponsorship, and the longer it takes to get you a few offers, the more that radius will expand. The key idea of sponsorship is have someone close to you help with guidance and approval of your cache submissions. Thank you for come and checking us out, hang tight, you will be a full fledged member soon!

    Keep on Cachin'!
    ScottO
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  • fdmedic  Coeur d'Alene 10/15/2017 

    I have been a member since the inception of Terra Cache, I want to get back into it but can't find a link to renew my membership, my card was hacked and had to be replaced.  Wanted to update the auto charge.  has it changed from a yearly membership?
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  • WindpumpBoy  Caister-on-Sea 10/16/2017 

    Hi fdmedic

    Welcome back. Membership is free, but you can subscribe for extra features for searching for and downloading caches. Select the 'store' option on the topbar on the homepage then products, and then "Terracaching cache hunt enhanced search features". It will cost you the princely sum of $3 for a month $8 for 3 months or $20 for a year. 
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