Interested in getting a map from your favorite influencer, creator, or photographer? Let's break it down into 10 simple steps.

1. Start by creating an Ikuzo account. It's easy and free. Just click the __Login__ button at the top right of this page. Enter your email, choose a password, and you're all set! You'll receive a confirmation email, and then you can dive into Ikuzo.

2. Ikuzo is user-friendly, but it's a good idea to check out [the tutorial](https://ikuzo.app/docs/tutorial-introduction) first. Ikuzo is all about private maps, meaning everything you do is private. When you buy a map from a creator, you can't edit it, but you can explore it as much as you like and copy spots to your own maps.

3. Once you've created an account, head to the [Maps Store](https://ikuzo.app/store "Maps Store").

4. Click on the price (here, it's 24$) of the map you want. For instance, if you fancy Kyoko's fabulous map of Japan, click here:

![Buy Kyoko Map](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/5Ui2OhID7At4bd2WdnT5C4/741ad171b0702483e1838fad05cdb840/Buy_Kyoko_Map.png)

You'll see the price options:

![Buy Map Prices](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/2olwcFqi5B665sjryuj2dq/29173dd970d8da82af8e341c766bc8ae/Buy_Map_Prices.png)

__Current Version__ ($24) gets you the *current* release of the map. This might be fine if you only plan to use the map soon. But if the creator updates it with new info later on, you won't automatically get those updates. That's where __Include Future Versions__ comes in. For an extra $25, making a total of $49, you'll always have the *latest* release. If you're a fan of the creator's work, this might be your best bet.

5. Choose whether you want __Include Future Versions__ or not, then click __Buy Now__.

6. Payment is through Stripe. If you have a discount code, enter it by clicking __Add code__.

![Add Code Discount](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/5o8SCY12Whi5oc94WCmPGC/77d11d5dcb77f8a26c6460f402d65fec/Add_Code_Discount.png)

7. Once payment's done, you'll be back on Ikuzo. To access your maps and the ones you've bought, go to the Map Editor by clicking __Go to Map Editor__.

![Go To Map Editor](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/5zNN0AOVUb2stEN4XlvfvP/66cc563b902fdc99c6de82aabe9066a6/Go_To_Map_Editor.png)

8. Click on the title of your current map at the top center of the screen, then choose the map you just got.

![Map Selector](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/1G4EBqw97qgyoAEnaaYCEh/76c10d0991d5703c62e79bf49b4fc30e/Map_Selector.png)

9. Your new map is ready to explore! You can use Ikuzo in many ways, but it's a good idea to copy spots you like to your own map. To do this, select a spot, click the "..." button, then __Copy To__ and choose your map. If the spot's already there, no worries about duplicates.

![Spot Copy To](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/7q7A3iQlqGp6fagfZK3H0e/6b3364a0b4f456f3f440c883877c806f/Spot_Copy_To.png)

Enjoy Ikuzo, and show some love to your favorite creators for sharing their maps! ✌️

How to Buy a Creator Map?

Using Ikuzo is very easy, and it has a lot of powerful options which might not be obvious at first.

*This tutorial is currently bring written! So everything below are quick notes, but you can actually already have a look at it.*

# Create Maps

By default, a map "My First Map" is created for you. Right way, you should visit the __Settings__ of your map, to name it better. You can create as many maps as you want! But the idea is to gather the maximum number of spots on the same map, because Ikuzo is very powerful and will you help browsing your spots quickly and effectively.

# Add Spots

## From Scratch

## Drag & Drop

It's possible to drag and drop photos which have GPS in their EXIF. The title will also be used.

## From Google Maps

[Export GM](https://exportgooglemaps.com/) can create a JSON file from your Google Maps, and that JSON file can be imported in Ikuzo.

## From Google Search

# Manage Spots

Use __Type__, __Status__. 
In the __Description__, you can also use hashtags.
When you search, your spots will come first.

# Advanced Features

## Travel Plan

You can plan a trip with someone else. You do not need to share your map (even though, you also could). You create a Travel Plan, share it with your friends, and you can all add spots to this Travel Plan from any of your maps. Your spots of your maps are still private, only what is on the Travel Plan is shared with them.

## Moment

Use the Moment to add a specific date to your spot, or a recurring one, that will automatically repeat every year.

## Notifications

You can receive emails based on the moment related to your spot.

# Weather

Ikuzo Pro will allow you to check in realtime the weather for the coming days simply by clicking on the spot.

## Shortcuts

In Spot Edit Mode:
- Control + Enter = Save Spot
- Escape = Cancel Edit

When a Spot is Selected:
- Arrow keys: Select the nearest spot to the current spot (depending on the direction)
- e: Edit the spot
- 1: Set to "Ikuzo!"
- 2: Set to "To Visit"
- 3: Set to "Visited"

When adding a spot:
- Escape: Cancel

Anytime (or when not above):
- Space: Open the search
- a: Add a spot
- f: Display filters
- s: Display spots list
- +/-: Zoom


Quick Intro to Ikuzo

This guide is for Ikuzo's creators. You're special because you get to make and sell maps in our __Creator Maps__ section, also called the Maps Store. If you're reading this, congrats! You've got this special chance to share your maps with everyone on Ikuzo.

# How to Make a Good Map

We only work with the best creators, like famous photographers or influencers. Your map should be just as great as your other work. Here are some easy rules to make sure your map is ready for the Ikuzo Maps Store.

## Make It Clear

When you make a spot on your map, it should have a clear name. If your map is in English but the spots are in Japan, write the name in English and also add the Japanese name in the description.

__Title__: Start each title with a big letter, like "Gunkanjima Island" or "Mount Fuji View from Yamanakako Lake". Don't write it all in big letters. Keep the style the same for all your titles.

__Description__: Keep it short. A few lines or a small paragraph is enough. You can add links to Wikipedia, your social media, or other websites. If it's a place to stay, links to Booking or Airbnb are okay. If it's a great spot for taking pictures, mention the best time to visit.

Tip: You can use ChatGPT to help you come up with great titles and descriptions quickly.

## Nice Photos

The photo of your spot should be one you took or one that's free to use. You can use more than one photo to show different views of the spot.

## Type & Status

You can give your spot a status. This is more for you to keep things organized; all spots will look the same to people looking at your map.

## Spread Out Your Spots

If your map is about Japan, try to cover the whole country, not just a few cities. It's good to have a mix of nature, interesting places, and food spots. Share spots that are really worth visiting.

## Use Google Maps

When you add a spot by searching in Ikuzo, it automatically connects to Google Maps. This lets us show more info about the spot, like when it's open or its rating.

![Google Maps Icon](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/UWZkVkKRt8rRTRMJ2CJz1/58e7eb272eb7bea74ce1567b09beaf9b/Google_Maps_Icon.png)

Check if the little Google Maps icon is present on the right of the Spot Card.

## Share Unique Spots

Your maps are for special customers who love discovering new places. Share unique spots that aren't in every guidebook. Your special spots will stay special, even when shared with these customers.

# How to Put Your Map on Ikuzo

It's very simple. You need to open the __Creator Dashboard__, which is accessible when you click on the title of the map, at the top of the screen.

![Open Creator Dashboard](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/6CTzZR2opsj4BERtWpDquT/e7e1ed4f46698794abc266adc0882234/Creator_Dashboard.png)

Then, you can head to the __Add New__ tab.

![Add New Release](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/numzfQafCXzNTHJgKcP6k/a2b01361c0a15c5354c7c4b525690aba/Add_New_Release.png)

The __Title__ of the release can really be anything, but don't forget; your user will see it. It could be as simple as "First Release", or maybe today's date like "March 2024". If you are testing the system and your map is not ready but you are playing with the releases, you can also use "Alpha Version" or anything you prefer.

The __Description__ should be short (2-3 sentences), but engaging.

The __Price__ is what users pay to get this version of your map. You should also set a __Lifetime Price__. Buying this means users get all new updates of your map forever, without paying more. When you add new places or update old ones, these lifetime users get these changes automatically. Other users, who haven't chosen the lifetime option, won't see the new updates unless they buy the map again at its current price. This is why the lifetime option is a really good deal.

A good guideline is to make the __Lifetime Price__ about three times the __Price__.

Once you're all set, hit __Add New Release__ to put your map up for sale.

Keep in mind: Before your map shows up for everyone, an Ikuzo admin has to approve it for public viewing. Until then, only you can see it in the store. This gives you a chance to test things out with alpha versions and make adjustments before your map goes live for everyone.

Now, visit the __Releases__ tab.

![Releases](//images.ctfassets.net/7yeatww62akq/4EVdlm4w0Xh3VXKn1ZRw4j/9418d35302680500ed3b06420072e922/Releases.png)

In that section, you'll see a list of all your releases, but it's the latest one that's most important since that's the one new customers can purchase. You'll find an __Update Spots__ button there too. Once you release a version, it becomes fixed and separate from your ongoing map updates. However, if you find an error in your latest release, you can use this button to sync it up with your current map. Remember, you can only update the spots in your most recent release, not the ones from earlier versions.

By following these steps, you can make maps that Ikuzo's customers will love. Good luck!


Tutorial for Maps Creators

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Documentation

How to use Ikuzo the best way? Follow the guide!

How to Buy a Creator Map?

Quick Intro to Ikuzo

Tutorial for Maps Creators

Privacy Policy