Joining from an invite or link
What happens when you open an invite email or a link someone shared.
Someone's planning a trip and sent you to AdventureForge. Here's what to expect — it usually takes under a minute.
You'll need a free account to join. If you don't have one, you'll create it along the way.
If you got an invite email
The email says "You're invited to …" or "You've been added to …".
"You're invited to …" (you don't have an account yet)
- Click Join the Adventure.
- You'll see the adventure's name and location, and a short form. Your name and email are already filled in.
- Choose a password and click to create your account.
- You're taken straight into the adventure.
Prefer not to have a password? Choose Use a magic link instead and we'll email you a sign-in link. You'll then use a magic link each time you sign in (you can set a password later in your settings).
If the page says You already have an account, click Sign in — you'll be added once you're signed in.
"You've been added to …" (you already have an account)
You're already in. Click View the Adventure, or find it on your dashboard under Invitations & Maybe.
If someone shared a link
Links shared in a group chat look like adventureforge.io/a/…. When you open one:
- If the adventure is public, you'll see the plan straight away without signing in. To join, use the button in the Want to join this adventure? panel.
- Otherwise, you'll be asked to sign in. New to AdventureForge? Click Sign up — you'll come back to the adventure after confirming your email.
- Once you're signed in, what happens depends on how the organiser has set the adventure up:
| You see… | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The full adventure | You've joined, as Invited | Set your RSVP |
| Ask to join button | The organiser approves everyone | Click it. You'll get an email when you're approved |
| Request sent | You've already asked | Wait for the organiser — you'll get an email |
| This adventure is invite only | The link doesn't let new people join | Ask the organiser to invite you by email |
| Request not approved | The organiser declined your request | Contact the organiser directly if you think that's a mistake |
You'll never be asked for an adventure password — those have been replaced. See What happened to adventure passwords?
After you've joined
- RSVP — let the organiser know if you're going. Once you're Going you can help plan.
- Fill in your profile, including dietary requirements.
- Read the trip brief on the overview.
- Grab a seat in Transport and check Gear for anything you've been asked to bring.
The adventure will be on your dashboard from now on, and you can open the same link on any device.
Something not working?
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