How do I find and join a circle?
Find circles near you on Discover, then Join an open circle or Request a closed one, and withdraw a request you no longer want.
- In the app
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Find circles near you on the Discover list, then tap Join for an open circle or Request for a closed one.
Open the list of circles
In the app, open the Circles tab and tap Discover. On the website, open Circles from the menu at the top.Search or browse
Type a name in Search circles or paste an invite, or pick a kind such as Apartments, Neighborhoods or Schools. Circles in your area show under NEARBY, nearest first. Tap Change area to look somewhere else.Tap Join or Request
An open circle shows Join. A closed circle shows Request or Ask to join.Answer anything it asks
Some circles ask a few questions, an apartment circle asks for your door number, and a circle with rules asks you to agree to them. Then tap Join or Send request.
After you ask to join
A closed circle's button changes to Requested. The circle's admins read your answers and decide. You get a notification when you're let in.
When you can't join
- This circle is archived and is not taking new members. The circle has been closed to new people. You can still read anything that was open to you.
- You were removed from this circle. An admin removed or blocked you. If you were removed, you can ask again. If you were blocked, you can't until an admin unblocks you.
- An invite-only circle never shows in search. You need its invite link or code.
Common questions
How do I find my apartment's group on Zinola?
Open Circles › Discover, tap Apartments, and search for your building's name. If it's invite only, ask a neighbor for the link or code instead.
How long does a join request take?
It depends on the circle's admins. You get a notification as soon as one of them lets you in.
Can I cancel a request to join a circle?
Yes. In the app, open Circles › My circles and tap Withdraw next to the circle under WAITING FOR APPROVAL.
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