Why would authuser=0 appear in your search? Likely because you copied a URL from your browser’s address bar while signed into multiple accounts, or you saw it in Google’s redirect chain.
A: Yes, Local Guides is a global program open to Google Maps users in most countries who meet their region's age requirements and have a valid Google account.
https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/123456789012345678901 https wwwgooglecom search contributions profile authuser 0
The value is , meaning the first account always gets index 0. This index corresponds to the order in which you signed into those accounts during your current browser session.
If you still cannot see your contributions profile after following the correct steps: Why would authuser=0 appear in your search
Local Guides badges typically appear automatically on your profile once you reach Level 4. If you have achieved this level but don't see the badge:
The authuser=0 parameter essentially tells Google to: https://www
The technical aspect of the URL provided ( authuser=0 ) highlights an important distinction. The "Your Contributions" page is , meaning the public cannot see your full dashboard history. They can only see individual reviews or photos if they navigate to a specific business page.
Without the parameter, Google may default to a different account than the one where your contributions are stored.