Where is PadosME currently available?
PadosME is currently live in . We are expanding district by district — if your area isn't listed yet, it will be soon!
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Quick answers to common questions about feed visibility, groups, messaging, notifications, marketplace, and account usage.
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How do I find posts from nearby localities and city mode?
Use the Viewing chips at the top of feed pages to include up to 5 extra localities (6 total with your primary). You can also toggle your city name switch to view city-wide results for this session.
Why can I not view group discussions in some groups?
Group discussions are visible only to group members. Join the group from the group page to view and participate in discussions.
How does registration location validation work?
You can join with email/password or Continue with Google. Registration supports India, Nepal, US, and Other country. For supported countries we try postal lookup, and if no data is found you can still enter city/state manually. After successful signup you land on a personalised welcome page — if email confirmation is enabled you will see instructions to verify your inbox first. Locality completion is required before full app access.
What anti-bot check is used on registration?
Registration uses two layers of bot protection: a hidden honeypot field (invisible to real users) and Cloudflare Turnstile challenge verification. The honeypot blocks simple automated submissions; Turnstile verifies you are human without a CAPTCHA puzzle. If either check fails, the form shows an error and asks for a retry.
How can I contact a seller for an item?
On each Marketplace listing, contact sellers using Direct Message only. Share personal contact details in chat only when you are comfortable. If you own the listing, you can edit, mark sold, or delete it. Once you mark an item as sold, it moves to your My Sales tab where you can view it for 30 days and re-list it with one click. To save a listing you are interested in, tap the heart icon ♥︎ on any listing (only visible on other people's items) — it will appear under My Favorites for easy reference later.
What categories are available on the Marketplace?
Marketplace has 11 categories: Housing, Furniture, Electronics, Vehicles, Fashion, Books, Kitchen, Kids, Sports, Garden, and Other. Use the category filter bar at the top of the Marketplace page to browse by category. You also have two personal tabs: My Sales (items you have sold, kept for 30 days with a Re-list option) and My Favorites (items you have hearted to save as a wishlist).
Is PadosME responsible for Marketplace transactions?
No. PadosME is a platform for connecting neighbours — we do not facilitate payments or guarantee transactions between users. Always meet buyers and sellers in safe, public places, and verify items before completing a purchase. Never transfer money in advance to someone you have not met. If you encounter suspicious behaviour, use the Report button on the listing.
How do notifications get marked as read?
Opening the notification dropdown marks current items as read. You can click each item to jump directly to the related post or message thread.
Why are some older direct messages missing?
For privacy and inbox clarity, older direct messages are archived from the active inbox after the retention period. Keep important details in your own notes if needed.
What should I do if something looks broken on mobile?
Please use the Contact Us form from the footer and include your phone model, browser name, and a short screenshot description.
What group categories are available on PadosME?
Groups are organised into 10 categories: Services, Jobs, Education, Pets, Community, Family, Fitness, Spiritual, Support, and Hobbies. The most active groups — based on member count and discussion volume — are highlighted with a 🔥 Popular badge and shown at the top of the Groups page.
How do I reset my password if I forgot it?
On the login page, click the Forgot Password link. Enter your registered email address and you will receive a password reset email. Click the link in the email to open a secure page where you can set a new password. The reset link expires after a short time — if it has expired, simply request a new one from the login page.
Where can I read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service?
You can read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service from the links in the footer at the bottom of every page. They cover how we handle your data, community guidelines, and your rights as a PadosME user.
Why are old posts, news, events, and marketplace listings missing?
PadosME automatically removes older content to keep your neighbourhood feed focused and fast. Posts and news are kept for 90 days. Past events are removed 30 days after the event date. Sold marketplace listings are removed after 30 days; unsold listings expire after 6 months. Direct messages are retained for 90 days. Notifications last 30 days. This keeps the app relevant without accumulating content that no longer matters to you.
What does a Community Warning notification mean?
If a PadosME moderator reviews your content and finds it in violation of our Community Guidelines, you will receive a Community Warning in your notification bell. The warning shows the full reason and links directly to the flagged content so you know exactly what was reviewed. Please review that content and ensure all future posts comply with our community standards. Repeated violations may result in content removal or further action on your account.
Why is my account suspended or banned?
Account suspension happens when a moderator determines that an account has repeatedly or seriously violated our Community Guidelines. A suspended account cannot log in — you will see a suspension page instead. If you believe this is an error or want to appeal, please contact our support team at support@padosme.com with your registered email address and a brief explanation. We aim to respond within 2 business days.
How do I install PadosME on my phone?
On Android (Chrome): after visiting 3 times an install banner will slide up automatically — tap Install App. You can also tap the ⋮ menu anytime and tap 'Add to Home screen'. On iOS (Safari): tap the Share button (box with an upward arrow), scroll down and tap 'Add to Home Screen', then tap Add. Note: Chrome on iOS cannot install apps due to an Apple restriction — open padosme.org in Safari instead. Once installed PadosME opens full-screen without an address bar, just like a native app.
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Install PadosME directly to your home screen — no App Store needed. Works on Android Chrome and iOS Safari for a full app-like experience.