Posting entries from your phone

How do I post a text entry from my mobile phone to my Travel Journal?

1. Compose a text message on your mobile phone.
2. Send your text message to one of these short codes:
   
   

   If you are using an ekit SIM card or service	Send your message to
   Public (everyone can see your location)	8555
   Friend (only friends can see your location)	8888
   Private (only you can see your location)	8000

   
   

   If you are using your own SIM card or service:	Send your message to
   Public view (everyone can see your location)	+447924 49 8555
   Friend view (only friends can see your location)	+447924 49 8888
   Private view (only you can see your location)	+447924 49 8000

   
   
3. Press the Send button.

To learn more about privacy settings, click here.

How do I manually update my location using my mobile phone?

1. Compose a text message on your mobile phone followed by: L: place name
   For example, if you are in Paris, you could write Arrived at the Eiffel Tower. L: Paris
2. Send the message to one of these short codes:
   
   

   If you are using an ekit SIM card or service	Send your location to
   Public (everyone can see your location)	8555
   Friend (only friends can see your location)	8888
   Private (only you can see your location)	8000

   
   

   If you are using your own SIM card or service:	Send your location to
   Public view (everyone can see your location)	+447924 49 8555
   Friend view (only friends can see your location)	+447924 49 8888
   Private view (only you can see your location)	+447924 49 8000

   
   
3. Press the Send button.

To learn more about privacy settings, click here.

What is the maximum length of a text message?

For most mobile phones, the maximum length of a text message is 160 characters. The 160 characters can comprise of words, numbers, or punctuation symbols.

What happens if my text message exceeds the maximum length?

Most mobile phones these days support "long messages". When enabled, long message feature splits up messages longer than 160 characters in to multiple text messages.

If you send a text message of more than 160 characters to your Travel Journal, your message will appear as a single entry in your Travel journal. However, you will be charged for each text message that is sent.

How much does it cost to send a text message?

You are charged for every text message sent to your Travel Journal. The actual cost depends on your mobile service provider.