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7.7. Update geocache coordinates

This article describes how to update the posted coordinates for a geocache. Learn how to update waypoint coordinates here.

If you move your geocache or if the original coordinates are inaccurate, you will need to update your cache coordinates on the Geocaching.com website. You may need to temporarily disable your cache if you are not able to make updates right away.

Before moving your cache or updating your cache coordinates, make sure to check for geocache saturation. If you do not, a community volunteer reviewer may disable your cache until you can relocate it so that it complies with the saturation guideline.

Change less than 528 feet (161 meters)

Cache owners can change the posted coordinates by up to 528 feet (161 meters) in the new logging flow.

1. Log onto Geocaching.com
2. Find your geocache using the Cache owner dashboard
3. Select Update coordinates from the Admin Tools on the right side.
4. Enter the new coordinates.
5. Explain the change in text field.
6. Select Post.
7. If you disabled your geocache, enable it.
8. If someone reported a problem on your cache page, remove the “Owner attention requested” icon.

Change more than 528 feet (161 meters)

If the new coordinates are more than 528 feet (161 meters) away from the original coordinates, you cannot change the coordinates yourself.

If the nature of the hide and hunt has fundamentally changed, submit a new cache page. If the nature of the hide and hunt has not changed, or if the original coordinates are wrong, you can ask a community volunteer reviewer to change the coordinates.