How Do I Download and Set Up the Bivy App?

This article demonstrates how to download and set up the Bivy app.

1. Download the Bivy app for iOS from the App Store or for Android from the Play Store.
   
   
   
2. Allow permissions for the Bivy app to function correctly. Permissions include contacts, location, and notifications.
   
   Note: 

   It is critical to allow access to contacts to save valuable time in an emergency. You can select specific contacts if you would prefer.

   
3. Next, you will be prompted to create a Bivy account. However, you do not need to create one. Simply close the prompt by tapping the “X” button located in the top left corner or skip this step. 
   
4. After tapping the "X" button, you will be brought to the app's home screen. The first page you'll see after setup is complete is the map page. Becklar does not utilize the map for any safety purpose.
   
5. Additionally, neither the "PROFILE" nor the "GROUPS" tab is used by Becklar for any safety purpose. If you tap on them, a page will open that prompts you to log in. Tap the "X" in the top left corner to return to the previous page you were on.
   
   Note: The features that will be used are located in the "MESSAGES" and "STICK" tabs.
   
   

   Next Steps

   Now that you've learned about how to download and set up the Bivy app, you might want to learn about how to connect the Bivy satellite device to the Bivy app. Click here to view the article.