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Snail Mail Friends is built around a simple idea. Sending real mail creates a different kind of connection. It takes time. You sit down, make something, write a few words, and let it travel. That effort gives exchanges a weight that digital messages do not have. Snail Mail Friends is an international platform for creative snail mail swaps and mail exchanges between members. It is a place for people who enjoy letters, postcards, artwork, journals, and other handmade mail. Some exchanges are small and simple. Others are more involved and can take months to complete. Members choose what fits their time, interest, and energy.
Snail Mail Friends is not a pen pal directory and not a social media feed. It is an organized platform designed specifically for creative snail mail exchanges, with clear structure and realistic expectations. Most of the creative work happens offline, at your own pace. Members take part in international snail mail exchanges such as one-to-one swaps, group swaps, themed events, and Round Robin journals. Every exchange includes clear guidelines and timelines so participants know exactly what they are signing up for. The platform is run from the Netherlands and developed with care. Improvements are based on real member behavior and feedback. Both free and paid memberships are available, with no automatic commitments. Members choose how often they participate and which exchanges fit their time and energy.
Join today and become a part of the Snail Mail Friends creative online community!Send 20 postcards for free. No credit card is required.
Monitor incoming and outgoing swaps in one place. See status updates, archive completed swaps, and manage your activity with ease, with helpful filters and clear sent and received indicators.
Join or host creative Round Robin swaps where art travels from one member to another. Follow each stage, see how every piece evolves, and enjoy the surprise when it returns completed.
Two-step verification adds an extra layer of protection to your account. When you sign in, you enter your password and a security code generated by your authenticator app.
Take a break when needed. Your profile will temporarily not be visible to other members, including your gallery, and you will not receive personal or random swap invitations.
Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no banners or advertisements, allowing you to focus fully on your creative exchanges.
The platform is actively moderated to prevent automated accounts. Every interaction is intended to be genuine and human.
Display and share your artwork through your profile. Your creative portfolio can be viewed by the community and receive likes.
The interface adapts automatically to phones and tablets, making it easy to browse, create, and manage swaps on the go.
Night mode reduces screen brightness in low-light conditions, helping to reduce eye strain during evening use.
We need you! Please help us grow and expand our Snail Mail community by inviting more friends to join us. Together, we can make our platform an even more vibrant and welcoming place for all Snail Mail enthusiasts. Help us by sharing the love for Snail Mail with others. Let's work together to build our Snail Mail Friends family!
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If you have been swapping snail mail for a while, you already know how it goes. It starts out sweet. A letter here, a postcard there. Then one day you look at the pile and...
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Join our journey on Snail Mail Friends, where the timeless art of snail mail is reimagined. This platform is not just a place, but a vibrant, creative universe where friendships cross oceans, and each letter or artwork becomes a tribute to the enduring...
Take the lead and host your own swap event on Snail Mail Friends. As the event creator, you decide the theme, category, and overall format of your swap. This allows you to shape an exchange that fits your creative interests and the type of participants you would like to attract. You can choose whether your event is open to members worldwide or limited to a specific region. Setting a clear sign-up deadline helps participants understand what is expected and allows you to prepare the event in a structured and reliable way. A well-organized swap event encourages participation. Thoughtful details, creative themes, or small surprises can help your event stand out while keeping the exchange enjoyable and manageable for everyone involved.
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Hosting a swap event is a practical way to share your love for creative mail and bring people together around a shared interest. Clear guidelines and timelines help ensure that everyone knows what they signed up for.
Swap events on Snail Mail Friends follow a clear structure. When you join an event, you agree to the specific theme, format, and timeline set by the organizer. Addresses are only shared when an exchange requires it, and only with the participants involved. Depending on the event, swaps use either a Standard Swap method or a Random Swap method. In a Standard Swap, two members exchange mail directly with each other. In a Random Swap, participants send their mail to one member and receive mail from another. The Swap Tracker helps members keep track of outgoing and incoming mail, making it easier to follow through and complete exchanges reliably.
Snail Mail Friends Swap Events are for people who enjoy exchanging creative, hand-crafted mail in a clear and structured environment. Members from around the world host and join themed swaps that focus on creativity, reliability, and mutual respect. You choose which events to join and how often you want to participate. There are no ongoing commitments, and you can take part at a pace that suits you.