Welcome to the official documentation for Pasaj — the easiest way to swap, discover, and share books with people around you.
What is Pasaj?
Pasaj is a mobile app that connects book lovers in your neighborhood. Instead of letting books collect dust on your shelf, you can share them with nearby readers and discover new titles in return.
How These Docs Are Organized
Our documentation is organized into clear sections to help you find what you need quickly:
- Registration — How to create your account
- Permissions — Setting up location, notifications, and camera access
- Feed — Discovering and filtering books nearby
- My Books — Managing your book collection
- Proposals — Sending and responding to swap requests
- Favorites — Saving books you're interested in
- Chats — Communicating with other users
- Account Settings — Managing your profile and preferences
Use the sidebar on the left to navigate between topics, or press ⌘K to search across all documentation.
Getting Started
If you're new to Pasaj, we recommend starting with:
- How to Sign Up — Create your account in seconds
- Permissions— Location, Notifications, and Camera access
- Explore the feed to discover books nearby
Before You Begin
Understand how Pasaj works before you start. Learn the purpose of the app, membership options, and the full journey of a book swap from listing to completion.
Pasaj is designed for one clear purpose: to help readers swap books nearby. It is not a marketplace. You cannot sell books or purchase books through Pasaj. The platform exists solely to enable book exchange between readers in the same area.
If your goal is to exchange books nearby, find books nearby, and connect with other readers through a structured swap process, this guide explains the fundamentals you need to know.
What Pasaj Is — and What It Is Not
Pasaj is a book swap platform.
It is NOT
- A bookstore
- A second-hand marketplace
- An auction platform
- A payment-based trading app
There are no buying or selling features. All interactions revolve around mutual agreement to swap books nearby.
Every book you add becomes available for a potential book exchange with another reader.
Free and PRIME Plans
Pasaj offers two membership options: FREE and PRIME 
FREE Plan
The Free tier is free forever.
With the Free plan:
- You can store up to three books at any given time.
- If you already have three books listed and want to add another, you must delete one of your existing books first.
This ensures fair usage while still allowing you to participate in book swaps nearby.
PRIME Plan
PRIME removes the storage limitation. A Pasaj Prime user can store an unlimited number of books. You can see a preview of the Prime subscription avatar below.
With PRIME:
- You can store unlimited books. ✨
- You do not need to delete books to create space for new ones. ✨
- Your profile avatar changes to the Prime subscription avatar. ✨
- You gain priority visibility in the feed. ✨
If you plan to actively exchange books nearby or maintain a larger personal catalog, PRIME provides flexibility.
The Journey of a Book in Pasaj
Swapping a book follows three major phases. Understanding these phases will help you navigate the app confidently.
Phase 1: Add a Book
The journey begins when you add a new book to Pasaj.
Once added, the book becomes eligible for swap. Other users nearby can discover it and send proposals. Without adding a book, you cannot participate in a book exchange.
This is the foundation of the swap process.
Phase 2: Proposal
Proposals can be:
When both parties agree on a proposal, an in-app chat is automatically initiated.
At this stage, either party may:
- Continue toward completing the swap.
- Withdraw from the potential swap.
- Keep their subject books available for other proposals.
The proposal agreement simply moves the process forward into discussion.
Phase 3: Chat and Final Decision
Once a proposal is mutually agreed, the chat phase begins.
This is where both parties:
- Discuss logistics
- Clarify expectations
- Decide whether to proceed
If both parties successfully exchange books in real life, one of them must open the chat options and select Mark as Swapped
After this action:
- The other party has 72 hours 🕛 to confirm or deny the swap.
- If no action is taken within 72 hours, Pasaj automatically confirms the swap.
Confirmed swaps are moved to the Completed Swaps page.
If either party decides not to proceed, the swap can be withdrawn before marking it as completed. Read more at Mark as Withdrawn.
Summary
The core journey inside Pasaj is simple:
- Add a book
- Send or receive a proposal
- Chat and decide
- Mark as swapped or Mark as withdrawn
Understanding this flow will help you confidently swap books nearby, manage proposals, and complete book exchanges without confusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pasaj and how does it work?
Pasaj is a mobile app designed to help readers swap books with people nearby. Users add books to their collection, discover books shared by others in the feed, send or receive swap proposals, chat to arrange logistics, and complete the exchange in real life.
Is Pasaj a bookstore or a place to buy and sell books?
No. Pasaj is not a bookstore, second-hand marketplace, auction platform, or payment-based trading app. There are no buying or selling features. The platform is strictly for mutual book swaps between nearby readers.
Can I sell or purchase books through Pasaj?
No. Pasaj does not support selling or purchasing books. All interactions revolve around agreeing to swap books nearby.
Do I need to add a book before I can swap with someone?
Yes. You must add at least one book to participate in a book exchange. Without adding a book, you cannot send or receive swap proposals.
What happens after I add a book to Pasaj?
Once added, your book becomes eligible for swap. Nearby users can discover it in the feed and send proposals to exchange their books with yours.
What are the main steps in the Pasaj book swap process?
The core journey includes: adding a book, sending or receiving a proposal, chatting to discuss the exchange, and marking the swap as completed or withdrawn.
What is a proposal in Pasaj?
A proposal is an offer to swap books. It can be incoming (received from another user) or outgoing (sent by you).
What happens when both users agree on a proposal?
When both parties agree, an in-app chat is automatically initiated. This agreement does not complete the swap—it only begins the discussion phase.
Does agreeing to a proposal mean the book swap is finished?
No. Agreeing to a proposal only means both parties agree to start discussing the potential exchange. The swap is not complete until it is marked as swapped.
Can I withdraw from a proposal after agreeing?
Yes. Even after agreeing to a proposal, either party can withdraw from the potential swap before it is marked as completed.
Can my book still receive other proposals after I agree to one?
Yes. During the proposal stage, both parties can keep their books available for other proposals.
What is the chat phase used for?
The chat phase allows both users to discuss logistics, clarify expectations, and decide whether to proceed with the book exchange.
How do I complete a swap after exchanging books in real life?
After exchanging books, one user must open the chat options and select Mark as Swapped. This action initiates the confirmation process.
What happens after I select Mark as Swapped?
The other party has 72 hours to confirm or deny the swap. If no action is taken within 72 hours, Pasaj automatically confirms the swap.
Where can I see my completed swaps?
Confirmed swaps are moved to the Completed Swaps page.
What if we decide not to proceed with the exchange?
If either party chooses not to continue, the swap can be marked as withdrawn before being completed by selecting Mark as Withdrawn.
What is the difference between the FREE and PRIME plans?
The FREE plan allows you to store up to three books at any given time. The PRIME plan removes this storage limitation and offers additional benefits.
How many books can I list with the FREE plan?
With the FREE plan, you can store up to three books at any given time. To add a fourth book, you must first delete one of your existing listings.
Is the FREE plan temporary?
No. The FREE tier is free forever.
What are the benefits of the PRIME plan?
PRIME allows unlimited book storage, removes the need to delete books to create space, changes your profile avatar to the Prime subscription avatar, and gives you priority visibility in the feed.
Do PRIME users get better visibility in the feed?
Yes. PRIME users gain priority visibility in the feed compared to FREE users.
Does my profile look different with PRIME?
Yes. PRIME users receive a Prime subscription avatar displayed on their profile.
How do I discover books nearby?
You can explore books through the Feed section, where nearby listings are displayed. Filtering options are covered in the Feed documentation.
What permissions does Pasaj require?
Pasaj includes documentation for setting up Location, Notifications, and Camera permissions. These permissions help enable core app functionality.
How is the Pasaj documentation organized?
The documentation is divided into sections including Registration, Permissions, Feed, My Books, Proposals, Favorites, Chats, and Account Settings. You can navigate via the sidebar or press ⌘K to search.
What should I read first if I’m new to Pasaj?
New users should start with How to Sign Up, review permissions for Location, Notifications, and Camera, and then explore the feed to discover nearby books.
What is the purpose of Pasaj?
Pasaj is designed for one clear purpose: to help readers swap books nearby through a structured exchange process.
Who should consider upgrading to PRIME?
Users who plan to actively exchange books nearby or maintain a larger personal catalog may benefit from PRIME due to unlimited storage and priority visibility.
Where can I get help if I have issues signing up or updating my profile?
If you experience issues during signup or profile updates, visit other pages in Pasaj Support or contact support via the provided support email.