Features related to Niantic Wayfarer are accessible for certain experienced players of Niantic games. Whether you can submit a suggested Wayspot edit, submit a Wayspot nomination, or review nominations and edits is determined by the level of your account in Pokémon GO and/or Ingress Prime. Current access requirements for these features are listed below. Please note that these access requirements are subject to change, so keep an eye on our official channels for updates.
Submitting Wayspot Edits
Players can submit suggested edits to existing Wayspots for review within Wayfarer:
- Level 8 in Ingress Prime – Level 8 grants access to edit text and images; location editing is unlocked at level 12. Learn how to submit a portal edit here.
- Level 40 in Pokémon GO*
Submitting Wayspot Nominations
Players can nominate new Wayspots for review and manage their nominations on the Wayfarer website:
- Level 10 in Ingress Prime – Tap the Nomination button in Ingress Prime’s Main Menu.
- Level 40 in Pokémon GO* – Learn how to submit a Pokéstop nomination here.
Reviewing Wayspot Nominations and Edits
Players can visit the Wayfarer website to review Wayspot nominations and edits. In addition to level requirements, players must also pass a quiz to show that they understand Niantic’s Wayspot acceptance criteria:
- Level 12 in Ingress Prime
- Level 40 in Pokémon GO*
*Only available in certain regions. You’ll receive a notification when you’re eligible and access is made available in your area. At present, players must also have their game account linked to a Facebook or Google account in order to access the Wayfarer website.
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