Welcome to Glodatum
Help document your community's infrastructure. Here's how to get started.
๐ฑ Install the App
1Open glodatum.com/app.html in Safari (iPhone) or Chrome (Android)
2iPhone: Tap the Share button (square with arrow) โ "Add to Home Screen"
Android: Tap the menu (3 dots) โ "Add to Home Screen"
3Open the app from your home screen
๐ Login
Enter your email address and tap Start Capturing. That's it โ no password needed. Your email is how we track your contributions.
๐ธ Capture
1Tap Select type... (Select object from drop down menu)
2Stand 3-5 feet away, capture the full object
3Tap Capture Photo and allow camera + location access
4Select Use Photo and click Upload
๐ก Tips for good photos:
- Get the whole object in frame
- Make sure connections/details are visible
- Avoid shadows covering the object
- One object per photo
๐ถ No Signal?
No problem! Photos save automatically and upload when you're back online. Keep capturing.
๐ง Troubleshooting
App won't capture / "Location required" error:
- iPhone: Settings โ Safari โ Location โ set to "Allow"
- Android: Settings โ Apps โ Chrome โ Permissions โ Location โ Allow
- Make sure Location Services is turned ON in your phone settings
Camera not working:
- iPhone: Settings โ Safari โ Camera โ set to "Allow"
- Android: Settings โ Apps โ Chrome โ Permissions โ Camera โ Allow
Still stuck? Try closing and reopening the app, or restart your browser.
๐ฅ Join the Community
Connect with other contributors and get updates:
Glodatum NYC
Glodatum Little Falls
โ Questions?
Post in the Facebook group or email support@glodatum.com
๐ Rules
- One photo per object โ duplicates won't be paid
- Must be your own photo taken with the app
- Object must be fully visible and in focus
- No stock photos, screenshots, or AI-generated images
- We review submissions before payout
- Gaming the system = permanent ban
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