G: To request a PokéStop update in Pokémon GO due to a business change (e.g., the location used to be a coffee shop but is now a gym or art gallery), here’s what you need to do:

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✅ Step-by-Step: Request a PokéStop Title or Description Edit

1. Open Pokémon GO
2. Tap the PokéStop or Gym in question
3. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the PokéStop/Gym screen (if available).
4. Select “Report an issue”
5. Choose “PokéStop or Gym has an incorrect title or description”
6. Fill in the new business name and any supporting information.
   • Be clear and factual (e.g., “The previous business, Joe's Coffee, closed in March 2025. This location is now ‘Crystal Yoga Studio.’”)
   • Add photos if the option appears.

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⚠️ Important Notes

• Title/description edits are reviewed by Niantic, and often approved if the evidence is clear.
• You can’t change the location this way—only the name and/or description.
• The more accurate and verifiable your info (e.g., visible signage, business website, etc.), the better.

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🧭 Optional: Use Wayfarer (if eligible)

If you're Level 37+ and have a Wayfarer account, you can:

1. Log in to Niantic Wayfarer
2. Go to the “Contribution Management” page
3. Use the “Edit” function for existing Wayspots (if available)

Note: Not all stops will appear or be editable here—it depends on whether the stop was imported from Ingress, and if Niantic has enabled edits for it.

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Let me know if you want help drafting the submission text or finding the correct Wayfarer screen.

G: You're in the right place by using Wayfarer, but submitting edits for an existing PokéStop (Wayspot) requires a specific process. Here’s what you need to know—and how to proceed effectively.

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What You Can Edit via Wayfarer (In-Game)

As a Wayfinder in Pokémon GO (Lvl 38+) or Ingress (Lvl 12+), you can submit the following edits in-game:

• Title
• Description
• Photo
• Location (within a limited range of about 10–20 meters)
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These edits, once submitted, go through Wayfarer’s review process like new nominations do.
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For Changes That Can’t Be Done In-Game (Or Need More Than 20 m)

If the business has completely changed, or your edits go beyond the in-game limits (e.g., a large location shift), the best route is to use Wayfarer’s Help Chat:

• Go to the Help menu on the Wayfarer website
• Click the speech bubble icon to open the chat
• A support bot will ask for details, but eventually a human agent will take over
• Provide clear evidence (e.g., updated photos, signage, mapping screenshots) to support the business-change edit
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What the Community Says

Several users and moderators have shared their experiences in Wayfarer forums:

• Simple location edits that can’t be made in-game are handled through chat with Niantic staff
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• One user attempted a title/description change to reflect a business replacement (tennis → pickleball court). The community advised against editing existing Wayspots that have been fundamentally changed. Instead, they recommended either:

  • Reporting the old one as "permanently removed" (which may get denied), then resubmitting as a new Wayspot; or
  • Appealing through Help Chat with supporting photos
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• A Wayfarer moderator emphasized:

  "If there is a new business at the same location, it should be reported for removal."
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Summary: Next Steps for You

Goal	Method to Use	What to Include
Change Title/Description/Photo (minor edit)	In-game (GO or Ingress)	Make the edit and submit as usual
Move location within 10–20 m	In-game edit	Adjust pin and submit
Major business change / >20 m move	Help Chat on Wayfarer site	Provide evidence (photos, signage, map)
Business replaced entirely	Report removal & new nomination	Use in-game removal report or Help Chat, then resubmit as new Wayspot

To highlight:

• Try the in-game edit first—if it’s within allowed limits.
• If it’s too big or you need to change everything (title/photo/location), go via Help Chat.
• If a totally new business replaced the old one, removal + fresh nomination may be cleaner than propping up the old entry.
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Example Message to Support (via Chat)

Here’s a customizable template you can paste into the Wayfarer Help Chat:

Hi! I’d like to update a Wayspot that corresponds to what used to be [Old Business Name], but it has now been replaced by [New Business Name] as of [Month/Year]. I’d like the PokéStop updated (title, description, photo, and possibly the location).

Evidence attached:

• Photo of new business signage
• Side-by-side “before and after” photos
• Address or approximate GPS coordinates

The change is larger than the in-game edit distance, so I’d appreciate your help to make these updates correctly. Thank you!

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Let me know if you'd like help refining that message or gathering the best evidence—happy to assist!