Getting started

Pick your platform

You can use Public in three places:

• Web — open public.kim in any modern browser. Works on phones, tablets, and computers.
• Android — install Public on Google Play.
• iOS — search the App Store for Public (bundle ID in.publicapp.ios). See Install the iOS app.

Most features work the same on every platform. Anywhere they differ, the Web, Android, and iOS sections call it out.

In order

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

Quick links (web)

• Create an account: public.kim/signup
• Sign in: public.kim/login
• Forgot password: public.kim/forgot

Common questions

Can I use the same account on web, Android, and iOS?

Yes. Public uses one account across public.kim, the Android app, and the iOS app. Sign up once and sign in anywhere.

Do I need an invite code to sign up?

No. Invite codes are optional. If a friend shared one, enter it during sign-up for referral benefits.

What is the welcome checklist?

After your first sign-in, Public guides you through seven onboarding steps: avatar, profile, people, pages, first post, and more. See First steps in Getting started.