Roommate, Renter, or Host: switching roles

The three roles

• Roommate: you want people first, place second. You get the compatibility assessment, match scores, connection requests, and Squads.
• Renter: you want a flat or a room. You browse verified listings, save and compare them, contact the host, schedule viewings, apply, and track the application to move-in.
• Host: you have a spare room or a property to rent out. You create listings, receive connection, viewing, and application requests, and run the contract and payment steps.

The role switcher

Open your Profile. The bar at the top shows Roommate, Renter, and Host. The active role is highlighted. A role you have not created yet shows a small plus sign, for example "Renter +". Tap it to run the short setup for that role; you will not be asked again for details you already gave, such as your name.

Switching is instant and changes what the app shows you: the Home feed, the Explore tab, the bottom navigation, and your profile page all follow the active role. Nothing is deleted when you switch; your other profiles, conversations, saved items, and applications are exactly where you left them.

What other members see

People see the profile that belongs to the context: a host who receives your application sees your Renter details, a roommate match sees your Roommate profile. Your name, photo, and Verified badge are shared across roles, so you verify your identity once.

Personal host versus professional host

The Host role on a personal plan (DomuPlus or DomuPro) is for one spare room or property where you live. If you manage several properties, or you are an agency, you need a professional host plan (Host Pro, Host Premium, or Host Enterprise). Moving to a professional plan pauses your Roommate and Renter profiles, because a professional host account is a different kind of account. The app warns you before the switch. Details are in Choose a professional host plan.

Agency accounts

Real-estate agencies work differently again: the agency owner is set up by DomuHQ, completes the agency setup on the web, and invites agents. Agency owners see a reduced app with Home and Profile only. See Agencies: dashboard, agents, and seats.