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Initial Setup

This guide walks you through the initial setup process when launching Workcam for the first time.

First App Launch

When you first launch the app, a welcome screen appears and you will proceed through several initial setup steps.

Welcome Screen

Setup Steps

Step 1: Terms Agreement

  1. Review the Terms of Service
  2. Review the Privacy Policy
  3. Check the required terms agreement boxes and tap the Next button

Terms Agreement Screen

Required Agreement Items

  • Terms of Service (Required)
  • Privacy Policy (Required)

Step 2: Grant Permissions

The app requires the following permissions to function properly:

Permission Required Purpose
Camera Required Taking photos and videos
Microphone Required Audio recording during video capture, voice memos
Location Optional GPS data recording and map features
Notifications Optional Background sync status notifications

How to Grant Permissions

When each permission request popup appears, tap Allow.

You can also change permissions later in the settings.

Detailed Permission Settings Guide

Step 3: Create Default Categories (Optional)

You can create default categories to organize your captured media.

Category Setup

Category Examples

  • Site Photos
  • Work Records
  • Inspection Items
  • Project A

You can skip this step and add categories anytime later.

How to Manage Categories

Step 4: Connect Cloud Service (Optional)

Connect a cloud service to automatically back up your captured media.

Cloud Connection

Supported Cloud Services:

  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • OneDrive
  • Box
  • Nextcloud
  • ownCloud

Cloud Connection is Optional

You can use all basic app features without connecting to a cloud service.

You can connect to cloud services anytime later in the settings.

Cloud Sync Setup

Initial Setup Complete

Once all initial setup is complete, the app's main screen (gallery) will appear.

Setup Complete Screen

Next Steps