If you played Pokemon Go, then you know what PokeStop is, and you will probably agree that there are not many of them. Usually small cities and villages suffer from their shortage. It comes to the point that only one of them is located on the ground. However, do not be upset, from this article you will learn how to make a pokestop in "Pokemon GO" yourself. But, in order to do everything right, it is necessary to understand what we are dealing with.
What is PokeStop?
Of course, playing Pokémon GO, not knowing what PokeStop is is a shame, but we were all new to us once. Therefore, let's initially understand in detail what it is and why it is needed. And about how to make a pokestop in "Pokemon GO", we'll talk a little later.
It’s worth starting with the fact that the pokestop is placed on a Google map, and it does not happen randomly. If you have been playing Pokemon Go for a long time, then you have most likely noticed that “parking lots” are most often located near attractions, in shopping centers, parks and other similar places. Here the question may appear: "What does the Google map have to do with this?" The fact is that initially, as soon as the game was published, the places with photos marked on the Google map became the first pokestops. That is, sights, etc.
I would also like to say that the state of PokeStop can be different, it depends on whether it is active or not. There are two colors: blue and pink. Blue means the dot is active, and pink means the opposite.
Let’s now talk about why they are needed at all. Take active as an example. After passing a certain segment of the path and noticing an active pokestop, you can approach it and, after doing simple manipulations on your device, get a bonus. In fact, only for this they are needed.
Anything can be hidden in them. At first (up to the fifth level), you will most often get pokeballs and eggs. But there is also the opportunity to get a doubling of experience for thirty minutes or a healing potion for treating Pokemon.
As you can see, pokestop is a useful thing, and therefore the more of them, the better for everyone. Now move on to another question.
What to do if PokeStop does not work?
We will talk about how to make a pokestop in Pokemon GO a little later. Learning this is not so difficult. Now it’s important to clarify what to do when pokestops don’t work at Pokémon GO.
The fact is that PokeStop, as mentioned above, happens in two states, and inactive it will not give out prizes and awards, so you need to wait a while before it is activated. But it happens that you have been waiting for 30 minutes, but it does not activate, although it should do it after 5-10 minutes. The first thought that comes to mind is that it was closed or temporarily turned off, but this is not so.
The fact is that the game is still, so to speak, raw. Therefore, the developers do not guarantee you one hundred percent serviceability of the application and assume that sometimes it happens that the pokestop is either empty, or forever inactive, or simply non-clickable.
In order to fix this problem, you just need to restart the application. Well, or wander a little more, and, perhaps, after a while the pokestop will become active. The developers are aware of this problem and are doing everything possible to solve it. Therefore, we look forward to new updates.
How to create your own PokeStop?
After the main points have been clarified, you can talk about how to create a pokestop in Pokémon GO.
The first step is to log in to the developer's site. Be prepared that it has not been translated into Russian, but it doesn’t matter, step-by-step instructions on how to put a pokestop in Pokemon GO will be presented now.
On the site you need to apply for the creation of PokeStop. To do this, click on the Submit a request button and select Report an issue with a Gym or PokéStop.
A questionnaire will appear, it must be completed. In the first column indicate your email.
In the second column write New PokeStop.
In the third column write why it is necessary to add the “parking lot” exactly to the place where you want.
In the fourth column, select No PokeStops or Gym near me.
Next, enter the name of your country and city.
In the next column, enter the name "parking".
In the seventh column, you must write your exact address.
In the eighth column, you need to write the coordinates. To find them out, use the Google map.
Now it remains to add only a photo.
Now you know how to make a pokestop in Pokemon GO. It remains only to click on the Submit button and wait for your application to be checked.
Map of all stops
Knowing how to put a pokestop in Pokémon GO is, of course, good, but it’s good to know in advance where which one is located. And it is also possible. There are special sites and maps on which the coordinates of the Pokémon Pokémon GO are located. It is also possible to download an application on Android and iOS, where absolutely all “parking lots” and Pokemon will be displayed nearby.