Frequently Asked Questions about Fotspor
Fotspor is a two-part application. In the authoring tool, you can create your own digital walks and nature trails with content such as text, images, audio, video, and quizzes. These routes are shared with others through our mobile application via a sharing code. Depending on the route type, different rules apply for how the content can be accessed. The app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.
Fotspor currently has 4 different types of routes.
- Nature Trail is the most popular route type. Posts must be opened in a specific order, and GPS is used to unlock the next post when the user is nearby. Only the next post, along with previously visited posts, will be visible on the map.
- Historical Walk works similarly to Nature Trail, where posts must be visited in order and are unlocked when the user is nearby. The difference is that all posts are visible from the start. This can be useful for optional routes so that users can assess time and distance before starting.
- Treasure Hunt hides all posts (except the first) on the map until the user is within range. The route creator is expected to leave clues about where the next post is. Posts must be visited in order.
- Open Posts can be opened from any location, in any order. This is useful for marking interesting places and adding multimedia content, or for testing routes without walking them physically.
More route types may be added in the future.
We only collect data necessary for operating our services. For a full overview, see our privacy policy.
Fotspor uses the following services.
- Here Maps for satellite map layers.
- OpenStreetMap for standard map layers.
- Vimeo for video material.
- Firebase for storing and retrieving route data.
Read more about how these services are used in our privacy policy.
Fotspor Plus is our way of offering more to route creators so they can create better experiences, more easily. Fotspor Plus expands the functionality of the free plan with new content like video, audio, and quizzes. In addition, you get new planning tools to help estimate the time and distance of the route. Fotspor Plus helps support the ongoing operation and development of Fotspor.
- Private individual: As a private user, you can order Fotspor Plus through the editing tool. If you click on one of the Plus features, a payment prompt will appear. Here you can choose either a one-time purchase or a subscription.
- School, teacher, or organization: As a teacher, school, or group of several people, you can get a better price by entering into an agreement with us. The price will depend on how many people plan to use the tool. Get a non-binding offer by filling out the form here.
- Redeem code: If you purchased multiple users or received a campaign, you may have received a code from us. This can be redeemed in the editing tool to gain access to Fotspor Plus. See the question "How do I redeem a code?" for more information.
Have you received a code for Fotspor Plus? You can easily redeem it in the editing tool by following the steps below.
- Log in to the editing tool. Depending on your agreement with Fotspor, the code may be tied to a specific domain, such as @osloskolen.no. In such cases, you must log in or create an account with an email address associated with that domain. Contact your organization's purchasing representative if you have questions.
- Create or open a route.
- Create or open a post.
- Click on one of the Plus features. Features like quizzes, audio, or video are marked with a green dot.
- Under "How would you like to pay?" select the option "pay with code". Click "Buy and activate".
- Enter the code in the text field and click send.