The app is invitation-only beta. This page describes the current build.
Finding a hotspot
From the Map tab:- Browse or search for hotspots in an area
- Tap a marker to open its details
- Review the network type, signal, security, speed, rating, and the contributor’s note
Reviewing before you connect
The detail view gives you what you need to decide:- Network type: Wi-Fi, mobile data, or router
- Signal: how strong the connection is likely to be
- Security: how the network is protected (for example WPA2 or WPA3)
- Note: any instructions the contributor left, such as where to find the password
Connecting
In the current beta, the app does not join Wi-Fi networks for you. Use the details
and the contributor’s note to connect through your device’s normal Wi-Fi settings.
Automatic, in-app connection is on the roadmap — see
Product status.
Staying safe on shared networks
A Linkr hotspot is like any network you do not control:- Prefer HTTPS sites for anything sensitive
- Consider a VPN for additional privacy
- Pay attention to the security field — an Open network has no encryption