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title: "Setting up the mobile app for your community membership"
updated: 2026-07-16
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# Setting up the mobile app for your community membership

> **Community Beta Disclaimer**
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> The community feature is launching in a beta state. During this time, we will be prioritizing user feedback and making frequent updates that may cause some images or details in this article to differ slightly from what you see in the app. For any questions, reach out to your community owner.

Your community works great in a browser, but it's even better as an app: one tap from your home screen, full-screen experience, and push notifications so you never miss a reply.

> **Note**
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> The app option is available when the community's owner has it enabled (most do). You'll need to be signed in to the community to install.

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## Install on iPhone or iPad

In Safari, from the community:

1.  Open the **Share** menu. (Press **More** if you don't see the Share icon.)
2.  Scroll down to **Add to Home Screen.**
3.  Tap **Add** to confirm.
4.  Find the community's icon on your Home Screen.

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## Install on Android or desktop

Look for the **Install app** prompt (or **Add app to home screen** in the menu) and confirm. The community installs like any app, with its own icon.

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## Turn on push notifications

After installing, you'll be asked whether you'd like notifications for the latest updates: select **Enable.** Choose "maybe later"? You can turn them on any time from your member **Settings** with the **Push notifications** toggle — it's per device, so your phone and laptop are controlled separately.

See [Managing your community notifications as a member](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/42005029467415) for what you'll be notified about.

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## Need help setting up your mobile app for your community?

**Community questions or technical difficulties:** contact the community owner. If necessary, the community owner can reach out to beehiiv on your behalf. 

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