Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to register

You simply create a user name, fill in your email address, create a new password, and select the site language to suit your taste. Registration process is easy and fast, get your free account now! Register... »

User interface

You can update your food note using the web interface or the mobile interface.

To update your food note via web interface, you can simply go to Home, log in using your username and password, and then you can write your note.
Or you can also update from your mobile with the Mobile interface. If you have an iPhone or an iPod touch, you will see a nicer interface adapted to your fingers.

To write a new note, use the following way:

Write your food note with a maximum length of 140 characters.
You can insert any URL associated with your note. If the URL is too long, use the URL Shortener feature that we have provided.
To tag a food name, drink name, food place, or other food-related tag, you must first type # symbol, then the name of the food item you want to show. Example: I eat #NineBurger and drink #NineCola at #NineCafe right now!.
Do not separate the long tag names with a space. If the tag contains two or more words, just give a capital letter prefix. Example: I eat the #NineCheeseBurger.
To reply one of your friend note, you must first type @ symbol, then the username of the person who you are going to reply, and then the message. Example: @johndoe delicious food!.
If you prefer to send a private message, you must first type ! symbol instead of the @. It works like replying to a note, but with a different symbol. Example: !johndoe ok, see you at the cafe!.
You may attach a file on your note, such as food image file or recipes text file. These files can later be viewed and opened by everyone via the available download link.

Make friends and socialize

You can make friends and share information about your favorite foods with other Ninefood users.

You can follow the update note of a person, stop following, or ignore someone if necessary. Conversely, people can do the same. You can also set how your profile should be displayed, whether to public or hidden.
You can reply to a note of your friends, add it to your favorites list, or share it to friends on other social network services.
Use the search feature to find your friends.
The best way to get new friends with similar tastes is to browse the food tags on public page.
You can also subscribe to public taste updates and user notes (if it has been published to the public) via RSS feeds.

Customize your profile

You can customize your profile via settings page.

Add your personal information such as full name, webpage, location, and short biographical data. You may also replace your avatar image, so your friends can find you easily.
You can change the site language that match your daily language.
You can upload your own background image or customize the color scheme of your profile to better reflect your self.

Facebook connection

You can link your Ninefood account with your Facebook account. Thus, you can go directly to your Ninefood profile using your Facebook account.

Log in to Ninefood using your Facebook account, click the Facebook Login button. Facebook Login page will be displayed, do login with your Facebook account. If successful, then you will be redirected back to Ninefood user page.
If you fail to connect your Facebook account, then you should sign up to Ninefood and then connect your Facebook account via the Settings - Configuration page.

Twitter integration

If you have a Twitter account, then you can automatically forward your food notes to your Twitter status updates.

Login to Ninefood and go to Settings - Twitter page.
Click the Twitter button and sign in to your Twitter account to integrate your account.
Enable the Post Ninefood notes to Twitter checkbox to forward your food notes to Twitter automatically. Click Save.

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