> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.linkrmap.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sharing a hotspot

> What it means to contribute connectivity to Linkr.

Sharing a hotspot is how you contribute to Linkr. When you share, you make your
connectivity discoverable to others.

<Info>
  Sharing happens in the invitation-only beta app. In the current build, the hotspots you
  share are stored on your device.
</Info>

## What sharing means

When you share a hotspot through the app:

1. You give it a name and location
2. You choose its network type and visibility
3. It is saved and appears in your **Hotspots** list

Sharing does not automatically give everyone access. You control visibility through the
public and international-access toggles.

## What you can share

Almost any wireless access point can become a Linkr hotspot:

* **Home Wi-Fi**: share your guest network while keeping your main network private
* **Mobile data**: share your phone's cellular connection
* **Router**: a dedicated router or access point you control

The requirement is simple: if it provides wireless internet access and you control it,
you can share it.

## Why share

People share hotspots for different reasons:

* To help others find connectivity
* To participate in building shared infrastructure
* To make their existing network more useful

Each hotspot makes the map more complete.

## Your responsibilities

When you share a hotspot, you are responsible for:

* Sharing a connection you are entitled to share
* Being aware of your own network's terms of service
* Securing your network appropriately (a guest network is a good idea)

## Removing hotspots

You can remove a hotspot at any time from the **Hotspots** tab. Your hotspots are yours;
you are never locked into sharing them.

<Note>
  Sharing is voluntary and reversible. Start with one hotspot, see how it works, and
  expand from there. See [Product status](/docs/introduction/status) for what the beta
  does and does not do yet.
</Note>