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Getting started

Getting started

Install the app, create an account, sign in, and finish your welcome checklist.

Pick your platform

You can use Public in two places:

Most features work the same in both apps. Anywhere they differ, the Web and Android sections call it out.

In order

  1. InstallInstall the Android app (skip this if you only use the web).
  2. Create an accountSign up using your email or Google. You can also enter an invite code if a friend gave you one.
  3. Sign inSign in the next time you open the app.
  4. Finish your welcome checklistFirst steps walks you through the 7-step welcome onboarding (avatar, profile, people, pages, first post, and more).

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