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Allow what WheresNow needs

Every permission WheresNow asks for on first launch, on iPhone and Android, and what to choose.

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Once you've joined or created your circle, WheresNow asks for a few permissions. Here's what to choose.

First, your location. Tap Continue, then choose While using the app.

Next, background location. It keeps your circle up to date when the app is closed. Tap Continue.

On iPhone, choose Change to Always Allow. On Android, choose Allow all the time.

Next, activity. It's Motion and Fitness on iPhone, Physical activity on Android. Tap Allow.

Then allow notifications, so you know when someone arrives or leaves.

On Android, there are two more. Battery optimization: tap Yes, then Allow.

And turn on Alarms and reminders for WheresNow.

Skipped one? Turn it on any time in Settings, under App permissions.

WheresNow Family. Stay close, wherever you are.

WheresNow in 30 seconds: your circle on one private map, arrival alerts, circle chat and SOS.

Create your WheresNow account: choose a language, confirm your age, sign up with email, Google or Apple, then add your name and photo.