Growing your ToolBud community starts with people you already know. You can invite neighbors directly from your contacts or share an invite link. When someone joins using your invite code, you are automatically connected as friends — giving you both Ring 1 access to each other's full tool inventory.
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Common Questions
What happens after I send an invite?
Your neighbor receives a message with your invite code and a link to download ToolBud. Once they join and verify their address, you are automatically connected as Ring 1 friends.
What does Ring 1 mean?
Ring 1 friends can see your full tool inventory and borrow from you more easily. Ring 2 is your broader verified neighborhood — they can only see tools you have marked as available to lend.
What if my neighbor already has a ToolBud account?
You can send a friend request directly from the community directory instead of using an invite. The result is the same — a Ring 1 connection once accepted.
How do I share my invite code?
Tap Invite Friends from your profile or the onboarding screen. You can send directly to contacts via SMS or use the share button to send the link any way you like.
Do I need a new code for each person I invite?
No. Your invite code is reusable — you can share the same code with as many neighbors as you like. Each person can only redeem it once.