Try Topo
A guide to the basic actions you should know first when you start using Topo.
Reach the right information without friction.
Support articles stay markdown-driven in the repo, while the public help surface remains fast and calm.
Articles remain independent markdown files, but the entry surface makes the reading order feel intentional.
Create cards in Topo
Save what catches your attention in the city as a card so you can revisit it anytime and share it with others. This guide walks through the flow from creating a card to publishing and sharing it.
Profile and account
Learn about account linking, profile settings, user ranks, sign-out, and account deletion when using Topo.
When something goes wrong
If you run into trouble while using Topo, start here. This guide collects common issues and how to resolve them.
v1.1
Topo v1.1 Documentation
Review the new v1.1 experience, including Scouter, the map heatmap, public cards, and notifications.
What's New in Topo v1.1
Learn about the new Scouter, map heatmap, and public card updates introduced in Topo v1.1.
What Is Scouter?
Learn what Scouter observes in Topo and how public cards may contribute to generated Scouter cards.
About the Map Heatmap
Learn how to read the heatmap shown on the map in Topo v1.1 and how it relates to your current location.
What Happens After You Post a Card?
Learn how public cards are shown, how they may trigger Scouter observations, and how contributors may appear on generated cards.
About Scouter Notifications
Learn how Scouter-related notifications work and what to check if notifications do not arrive.
View the v1.1 Intro Guide Again
Review what the Topo v1.1 intro guide explains about Scouter, the heatmap, and public cards.
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Getting started Cards Map and places Profile Notifications Translation Troubleshooting Account Legal
Getting started
4 articlesGet Started with Topo
Learn the main Topo screens and the basics of browsing, signing in, and moving into card creation.
What's New in Topo v1.1
Learn about the new Scouter, map heatmap, and public card updates introduced in Topo v1.1.
Use Stream, My Cards, and Favorites in Topo
Learn the difference between Stream, My Cards, and Favorites, and when to use each list in Topo.
View the v1.1 Intro Guide Again
Review what the Topo v1.1 intro guide explains about Scouter, the heatmap, and public cards.
Cards
5 articlesCreate, Publish, and Share Cards in Topo
Learn the core flow for creating a card in Topo, saving it for yourself, then publishing or sharing it.
Create a Card in Topo
Learn how to create and save a card in Topo using photos, videos, text, and place information.
Publish a Card in Topo
Learn how to publish a card in Topo, stop publishing, republish within the active period, and recheck failures.
Share a Card in Topo
Learn how to share a Topo card with an image, video, or link, and what to check when share preparation is slow.
What Happens After You Post a Card?
Learn how public cards are shown, how they may trigger Scouter observations, and how contributors may appear on generated cards.
Map and places
3 articlesUse the Map and Places in Topo
Learn how current location, map center, and saved places affect the cards you see in Topo.
What Is Scouter?
Learn what Scouter observes in Topo and how public cards may contribute to generated Scouter cards.
About the Map Heatmap
Learn how to read the heatmap shown on the map in Topo v1.1 and how it relates to your current location.
Profile
1 articlesNotifications
2 articlesTranslation
1 articlesTroubleshooting
4 articlesCheck Permissions and Network Issues in Topo
Use this guide when cards, posting, sharing, or notifications are not working as expected in Topo.
What to Do When Cards Do Not Appear in Topo
Use this guide when Topo cards do not appear and you need to check the map center, location access, or network state.
What to Do When Sending Fails in Topo
Learn what to check when card sending fails in Topo, including drafts and retry options.
What to Do When Topo Notifications Do Not Arrive
Check this guide when push notifications or Live Activity are not appearing as expected in Topo.