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What is Grid?

Grid is a privacy-first location sharing app that puts you in control of your data. Whether you're coordinating with friends, keeping track of loved ones, or organizing events, Grid provides a secure and private way to share your location.

Key Features​

Private by Design​

  • End-to-end encryption (E2EE) ensures only your chosen contacts can see your location
  • Simple SMS verification for account creation
  • Self-hostable for complete data control
  • Open source and transparent

Easy to Use​

  • Simple interface for sharing your location
  • Share with individual contacts or create groups
  • Customizable sharing durations
  • Real-time updates

Flexible Sharing Options​

  • Share location temporarily or continuously
  • Create groups for sharing with multiple people
  • Control exactly who can see your location
  • Choose when to start and stop sharing

How Grid is Different​

Unlike traditional location sharing apps, Grid:

  • Never sells or monetizes your data
  • Uses end-to-end encryption for all data
  • Gives you complete control over your privacy
  • Can be self-hosted for maximum privacy

Who Grid is For​

Grid is perfect for:

  • Families staying connected
  • Friends meeting up
  • Event organizers coordinating participants
  • Privacy-conscious individuals
  • Anyone who wants control over their location data

Getting Started​

Getting started with Grid is easy:

  1. Download the app from your device's app store
  2. Verify your phone number via SMS
  3. Add contacts or create groups
  4. Start sharing your location with people you trust

Privacy & Security​

Grid takes your privacy seriously:

  • All location data is encrypted end-to-end
  • Only your chosen contacts can see your location
  • No tracking or data collection
  • Optional self-hosting for complete control

Open Source​

Grid is proudly open source:

  • Transparent code and operations
  • Community-driven development
  • Anyone can inspect or contribute to the code
  • Free to use and modify under open source license

Join the Community​

Grid has a growing community of privacy-conscious users:

Try Grid Today​

Experience private location sharing the way it should be. Download Grid from your app store and take control of your location data.

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