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If you’re new to iSharing, welcome! This article walks you through the first steps of getting started.

 

1. Create your account

Signing up is quick and simple. You can create an account with your email, or use Apple, Google, or Facebook login for an even faster setup. Choose whichever option you prefer.

You’ll need an iSharing account first — location sharing isn’t available without one.

iSharing sign-up screen with callouts for the Apple, Google and social login buttons and the Create Account link
  1. Use Social Media, Google, or Apple accounts to sign up
  2. Create an account through an email address

 

2. Add friends

You can invite friends during sign-up, or add them anytime afterward using the ‘+’ button on the main screen. Invitations can be sent through any messenger app you like.

Add Friend screen with callouts for the Invite and Add by code tabs, the search bar, and the suggested and contact lists with Add buttons
  1. Allowing Contacts makes adding friends more convenient. (Aside from inviting friends, your contacts are not used or stored on iSharing’s servers.)
  2. You can search by mobile phone number or email.
  3. You can share the invitation link through a message or social media.
  4. If the person is already registered with iSharing, an ‘Add’ button appears so you can add them directly. If they haven’t signed up yet, an ‘Invite’ button appears instead so you can send them an invitation.

 

How adding a friend works

If the friend already has an iSharing account, an ‘Add’ button pops up to confirm your request. The request then appears in their iSharing account, where they can review and approve it.

Three screens showing how adding a friend works: the search list, the friend's profile with the Add a Friend button, and the confirmation after the request is sent

 

If the friend hasn’t signed up yet, select the ‘Invite’ button to send an invitation by text or email. When they install the app through your link, a friend request pop-up appears on their sign-up page, so you’re connected as soon as they join.

Two screens showing the Invite option: tapping Add next to a contact, then choosing an email address or phone number to send the invitation

 

3. Approve the friend request

For someone who doesn’t have iSharing yet: they simply tap the link in your invitation message and download the app.

A text message invitation reading 'I want to invite you to join me on iSharing' with the app.iSharing.me link, marked Delivered

 

Once they sign up through your link, they can accept the friend request right on the sign-up screen. Tap ‘Accept’ and a confirmation appears showing the request was approved, so you’re connected automatically.

Two screens where a new user accepts the friend request from the sign-up screen: the Add a Friend button and the Accept Friend confirmation

 

4. View a location

You’re all set! Now you can check each other’s real-time locations anytime, anywhere.

iSharing main screen showing friends' locations on the map with the All Friends list below

 

To view a friend’s location:

  1. Open the iSharing main screen.
  2. Tap the friend’s name at the bottom of the screen to see their current location and address.
Two screens for viewing a friend's location: selecting the friend from the list, then their location detail with History, Driving, Places and distance

FAQ

  1. Can I check the location without signing up?
  2. I’m experiencing an error while adding a friend, and it won’t add properly.
  3. I want the guardian to see the child’s location, but not the other way around.
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