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The Basics

If you haven't registered or if you just did, this is for you.

Why do I have to give you my phone number?

Phone verification is an important tool used to filter out bots, scripts, and nefarious individuals. This type of verification helps us keep THE CAGE as safe as possible while encouraging a genuine environment. Verification is quick, confidential, easy, and free.

What do you do with my phone number?

Your phone number is associated with your account but will never be used in any other way or ever shared with anyone.

What are the rules for CAGE Members?

All members of THE CAGE must adhere to the following:

-you must be 18+ years of age

-conduct yourself in a lawful and responsible manner

-you must respect other's privacy. Do not share other's images or personal information without consent

-be civil. Misogyny, racism, hate speech, harassment and abuse will not be tolerated. Unless you've negotiated it, name calling and humiliation is not acceptable

-do not demand others to treat you as a (dominant/submissive/etc.) before all parties negotiate and agree to it

-do not send unsolicited nude or sexually explicit photos to other users without their consent

-do not advertise or request paid sexual or BDSM services or publish information about said services

-don't ask others for money or gifts and don't promote your business

-do not publish external contact details in profiles, blogs, forums, and other public areas of THE CAGE (phone number, email address, messenger ID, etc.)

-do not mass message or "spam" other users, which we consider to be disruptive in some cases, and straight on harassment in others

-do not create multiple accounts

Visit the relevant Help sections for rules for posting on blogs and The Discussion Forum.

Please note, our staff reserves the right to remove any user we deem disruptive or harmful to the community, without prior notice. These decisions are made to ensure a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all.

Further information can be found in our Community Standards and Code of Conduct at the bottom of each page.

How can I contact other users?

There are a number of different ways to contact other users depending on your membership level. Premium users can video and voice call other Premium users, send messages via our internal mail system (CAGE Mail), or chat live with our Premium instant messenger, BOND. If you have chosen a Basic (free) account you can contact all Premium users via CAGE mail. You'll find "Message", "Chat", and "Call" icons on each user's profile. Please note some of these icons may not be active depending on membership level.

Our live Chat Rooms are available to both Premium and Basic members.

Regardless of your membership choice, please remember to treat all users with politeness and respect. Don’t expect to be treated as a submissive or dominant until agreed to by all parties.

How do I find people near me?

Click on "Find Friends" to search our members. You can search using a number of filters including gender, D/s and sexual orientation, and region. Search results can be sorted by date of last visit, age, or length of membership.

How can I see who is online now?

The Online Now page shows you everyone who is currently connected. You can sort through online users by role, gender, etc. as well as seeing other users recently online.

How can I know when someone was last online?

A profile will show if a user has been active "recently", or within a general time period (week, month, year, etc.,). Users may also choose to let others see an exact time stamp of their last visit. You can change this setting on your profile in “Preferences”.

What do you do to keep this place safe?

These days, user authenticity and safety are top priorities for everyone. At THE CAGE, we employ multiple layers of automatic and manual moderation to ensure user verification and filtering. Our approach includes a responsive user report system that empowers the community to play an active role in maintaining a safe and friendly environment. This process effectively filters out fakes, scammers, bots, duplicate accounts, money solicitors, and those offering or seeking pro/sex services. Users who make financial offers or requests are banned to uphold our standards.

Additionally, we offer optional identity verification for members. Verified users are marked with a blue check mark, making it easy to identify and connect with authentic individuals. The result is a trustworthy and authentic space where real people can engage safely.

Where can I find BDSM reading material and other resources on THE CAGE?

We have lots of great information for both the BDSM novice or an experienced practitioner. Check out our articles on terminology, SSC, and more here. And don’t forget our blogs and Forum discussions which offer a wealth of information from the community.

What’s the Contact List for and how do I use it?

Our Contact List is an easy way to keep track of people. You can do this by visiting a profile and clicking on the “add to contact list” button at the bottom. This is for your reference only. Other users will not know that they’ve been added to your contact list. The Contact List is a Premium only feature.

How can I install THE CAGE app on my phone?

Due to store policies regarding apps with adult content, we aren't able to offer THE CAGE in app stores.

However, THE CAGE can be installed as a web app. Here are the steps to do so:

On Android:

1. Open Google Chrome and navigate to the website you want to install as an app.

2. Tap the three-dot menu button in the top-right corner of the screen.

3. Select "Add to Home Screen" from the menu.

4. Enter a name for the app (this will be the name that appears on your home screen) and tap "Add".

The website will now appear on your home screen as a standalone app.

On iOS:

1. Open Safari and navigate to the website you want to install as an app.

2. Tap the "Share" button at the bottom of the screen (it looks like a square with an arrow pointing up).

3. Scroll down and select "Add to Home Screen" from the list of options.

4. Enter a name for the app (this will be the name that appears on your home screen) and tap "Add".

5. The website will now appear on your home screen as a standalone app.

Once you have installed the website as an app, you can access it directly from your home screen, without having to open your browser and type in the URL every time. This can be especially useful for websites that you use frequently, as it provides a more convenient and streamlined user experience.

Where are your Personal ads?

We don't have traditional personal ads because we offer a much better way to find partners! On THE CAGE, you can indicate that you are Seeking directly in your profile and specify exactly what you're looking for.

To find others who are seeking, simply head to the Find Friends section, where you can search by location, age, gender, and other criteria to narrow your results. You'll also find a dedicated list of the most recently listed seekers under the Seeking section. It's an efficient, modern approach to connecting with people who share your interests and relationship goals!

Need more help?

For community & moderation issues contact
Villanelle

For technical & subscription issues contact
Cage Monkey

Or through support@thecage.co