Step 1
Get a bottle and register the number
Each bottle has a unique bottle number. Registering that code connects the physical bottle to its online journey page.
How message in a bottle works
Register the bottle, toss it, track it, and let the story grow
Your Message in a Bottle links a real bottle to an online journey page. The bottle number keeps the physical object, the public map, and each future find connected to the same story.
Step 2
Write your note and toss the bottle
Once the bottle is ready, toss it from an appropriate shoreline and record the starting point of the journey.
Step 3
A finder reports the bottle
When someone finds the bottle, they can enter the number, add the find location, and update the story.
Step 4
The bottle can be retossed
A finder may send the same bottle back into the water so the journey keeps growing across new places.
Key actions
Public pages that support the bottle lifecycle
Toss a bottle
Start a new bottle journey from the toss flow.
Report a find
Enter a bottle number and update the journey after a discovery.
Explore bottles
Browse recent public bottles and see the kinds of journeys already happening.
Gift angle
See how the product also works as a gift and keepsake.
Tracked bottle view
Understand the tracking layer that keeps the same bottle visible online.
Finder intent
See what the finder is supposed to do when the bottle is discovered later.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real physical bottle?
Yes. The product is built around a real bottle with a unique bottle number that links to the online journey.
Can I track a bottle after I toss it?
Yes. When a bottle is found and reported, the journey page and map can show the updated location.
What happens if someone finds the bottle?
The finder can report the find online, update the location, and optionally retoss the bottle to continue the chain.
Do I need an account?
Registering and managing a bottle journey works best with an account so the bottle number stays tied to you.