Help
Help on iSpot
Here is an introduction to iSpot and what you can do on the site. Click on the headings below to read more.
- So what's it all about?
- Getting started on iSpot
- Adding observations, images and locations to iSpot
- Exploring iSpot
- Identifications and agreements - iSpot etiquette!
- Using iSpot to showcase observations from UK bioblitz events
- Badges on iSpot - How to request a 'badge' for your recording scheme or society
- Biological recording schemes and societies represented on iSpot
- Reputation on iSpot
- Taking digital photos for iSpot
- NEW - iSpot interactions - how to add and link observations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If your question isn't in this list, you can send it to us via the Contact form - and if it's a question lots of people might have, we'll add it to our forum.
Or you can post it directly at Forums > Site Feedback Forum > FAQ where other users will lend you their experience and insights. Another spot where users share experience and wishes is Forums > Forums > Site Feedback Forum > User feedback.
The most common FAQ beginners ask are:
- What should I make observations of?
- Is it okay to make an observation without a photo?
- How do I use the "Changes" section of My Spot?
- Do my photos stay mine when I upload them?
- How do I edit or delete an Observation?
- A photo is missing from my observation - how do I attach it?
- NEW - How do I use the iSpot maps and filters?
- How can I link my existing iSpot user name to an Open University user name (OUCU)?
- Neighbourhood Nature students - what should I do if there is no OU badge against my name?
- Why can't I see the maps?
- Why are there no 'other observations' connected to my observation?
- Why no personal messaging or closed groups?