Everything you need to know about using Birln
A check-in lets people on Birln know you're at a venue and earns you Bux rewards! It's simple: when you arrive at a bar, club, or restaurant, open Birln and tap the check-in button. Your location is verified automatically, and boom - you're checked in!
Pro tip: You must be within range of the venue to check in. We use your GPS location to verify you're actually there - no fake check-ins!
If you're having trouble checking in, make sure:
You can check in at different venues as many times as you want! However, there's a cooldown period before you can check in again at the same venue. This prevents abuse and keeps things fair for everyone.
Birln Bux (or just "Bux") are in-app reward points you earn by being active on Birln. The more you use Birln, the more you earn. Bux are spent inside Birln, on things like venue rewards and the gift card store. They are not money, they have no cash value, and they cannot be exchanged for cash.
There are several ways to stack up those Bux:
Bux are spent inside Birln:
Note: There is no cash-out. Bux cannot be converted to cash, withdrawn, or transferred out of Birln. Separately, approved members of Birln Agency are paid for promotional work through the Agency, which is its own program with its own terms and is not a way to convert a standard Bux balance.
Bux don't expire as long as your account remains active! However, if your account is inactive for an extended period (typically 12+ months), we may apply an inactivity policy. Keep checking in and you'll be fine!
Share your night out! Here's how:
Photos and videos posted this way can be seen by anyone. You can also add a photo right after you check in, from the Check-in tab, and choose a smaller audience for it in the feed.
Posts that get more engagement earn you more Bux! Here are some tips:
Yes! Tap the three dots on your post and select "Edit" to update the caption or tags, or "Delete" to remove it entirely. Note: Bux earned from a deleted post may be recalculated.
Keep Birln fun and safe for everyone! Posts that violate our community guidelines (harassment, hate speech, spam, illegal content, etc.) will be removed and may result in account suspension. Be cool, be respectful, and have fun!
Rocket Fuel is an optional in-app purchase that lets venues and supporters add extra Bux into a venue’s Rocket Pool. That pool is what funds bonus Bux for people who actually show up there – through check-ins, posts, and other in‑person activity. Rocket Fuel never adds to your personal Birln Bux wallet and is not withdrawable; it simply increases how generous a venue’s rewards can be.
Rocket Rewards is the system that decides how that extra pool of Bux is used. When a venue has an active Rocket Rewards campaign, Birln can offer higher Bux rewards for going there, showing up with friends, or sharing the real vibe of the spot. The more Fuel and contributions in a venue’s Rocket Pool, the more those rewards can show up in Spots and in the People area for the right crowd.
Boosts are short bursts that temporarily turn Rocket Rewards up for a specific venue. When your Boosts are active for a place, Birln can:
You can manage whether your Boosts are on or paused from the Rocket Rewards screen in the app. Turning Boosts on does not spend from your own wallet Bux – it uses the budget the venue has already set aside.
The People area is where you see who’s nearby and who’s actually out. Rocket Rewards and Boosts help make sure the people you see – and the venues they’re at – are connected to real rewards:
We collect only what we need to make Birln awesome for you:
We NEVER sell your personal data to third parties. Your privacy matters to us.
Your location is used to:
Birln uses your location in the background when you set up automatic check-in, which asks for your phone's Always location permission. You can turn location off anytime in your phone settings.
Check-ins and posts have separate settings.
Check-ins. When you check in from the Check-in tab, you choose Public check-in or Private check-in. Check-ins made any other way, like the Here? button, voice, or automatic check-in, are public for now.
Posts. Photos you post from the camera button, and all videos, can be seen by anyone. When you add a photo from the Check-in tab right after checking in, you can choose a smaller audience for it in the feed. The photo may still appear in other places on Birln, like the venue's photos, so only post what you're comfortable with anyone seeing.
You own your data. To delete your account and all associated data:
You can also email us at support@birln.com to request account deletion.
For complete details on how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
The Birln map shows all venues around you! You can also:
Discovery Credits (or "Spots") help you explore new venues! Each credit lets you unlock details about a venue that's not yet on your regular feed. Free users get limited credits; premium users get more. Use them wisely to discover hidden gems!
Help us grow! You can suggest a venue by tapping "Add Venue" on the map. We'll review it and add it to Birln. You might even earn bonus Bux for suggesting popular spots!
If you want to clean up your feed and hide venues you're not interested in (for example, places you're personally unlikely to check in to or get checked in to), you can hide them:
To add a hidden venue back to your feed, simply search for the venue by name in the app. That turns off the hide for that venue and it will show up in your feed again.
Download Birln from the App Store or Google Play, then sign up with your email or phone number. You can also sign in with Apple or Google for faster registration.
On the login screen, tap "Forgot Password?" Enter your email or phone number, and we'll send you a reset link. Follow the instructions to create a new password.
Go to your profile, tap "Edit Profile," and update your name, bio, profile photo, or other details. Don't forget to save your changes!
Each person should have only one account to maintain fairness in the Bux rewards system. Multiple accounts may be flagged and suspended.
Tap the "Friends" tab, then use the search bar to find people by name or username. You can also sync your contacts to find friends who are already on Birln, or share your profile link on social media.
Check the "Friends" feed to see recent check-ins from your crew. You can also view their profiles to see their favorite venues and recent activity.
Yes! If someone is harassing you or violating community guidelines, go to their profile, tap the three dots, and select "Block" or "Report." We take safety seriously and will review all reports promptly.
If you own or manage a bar, club, or restaurant, you can claim your venue on Birln to access analytics, run promotions, and engage with customers. Visit the venue page in the app and tap "Claim This Venue," or contact us at support@birln.com.
Once you've claimed your venue, you can use our marketing dashboard to:
Learn more at Birln Agency or contact our business team at hello@birln.com.
We're here for you! If you can't find the answer you're looking for, reach out to our support team:
Email: support@birln.com
We typically respond within 24-48 hours. For faster help, include your username and a detailed description of the issue.
Found a bug? Help us fix it! Email us at support@birln.com with:
We love hearing from our community! Have an idea to make Birln better? Send it to hello@birln.com - we read every message!
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331 2nd Ave S, Ste 400 PMB 3016
Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
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