We understand that sometimes it's more convenient to coordinate on another platform such as Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, etc. So yes, you can exchange contact information and message each other on a different app.
But, for your own safety:
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Don't share your contact information directly on your profile page
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Don't share your contact information in your first message to someone
Our Safety & Trust Team cannot moderate or see messages or content outside Couchers.org. If you have a bad interaction with someone on a different app or messaging service, we cannot intervene if we cannot see those messages.
You can always tell the other person you'd prefer to keep communication on Couchers.org.