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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 Optional 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 and Tags (Optional)

You can create categories and tags to organize your captured media efficiently.

Categories

Categories are the primary way to classify your media. Each media item belongs to one category.

Category Setup

Category Examples

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

Tags

Tags allow for more flexible classification. You can add multiple tags to a single media item.

Tag Setup

Tag Examples

  • Urgent
  • Completed
  • Needs Review
  • Client A
  • Floor 1

Categories vs Tags

Feature Category Tag
Assignment One per media Multiple per media
Purpose Primary classification Additional attributes
Example Construction Site Urgent, Floor 2

Setup Tips

  • Categories: Create based on projects or work types
  • Tags: Create for status, priority, or detailed attributes
  • You can skip this step and add them anytime later

How to Manage Categories

How to Manage Tags

Step 4: Connect Cloud Service (Premium Feature)

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

Next Steps