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Run the Status app for the first time
jorge-campo
jorge-campo
and
cheny0
on Apr 23, 2025

Status app is currently in beta stage
The Status app is currently in its beta stage. This means the application is still undergoing active development, and certain features described in this document may function differently or be unavailable within the app.

When you run Status for the first time, the app prompts you to create a Status profile and generates a pair of cryptographic keys representing your Status identity. Unlike centralized apps, Status doesn't rely on your username or email address to identify your profile. Instead, it uses your private and public keys.

If you want to create your profile from an existing recovery phrase, check out Create a Status profile using a recovery phrase. If you're going to use a Keycard to create your profile, check out Create a Status profile using Keycard.

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To understand how these cryptographic keys work and how they protect your data and privacy, check out Understand your Status keys and recovery phrase.

  1. 1
    Check the box to accept the Status
    Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
     and tap
    Create profile
    .
  2. 2
    Tap
    Share usage data
     or
    Not now
    . If you use mobile data, you may see a pop-up window to set up the data syncing connection for your profile. Choose
    Mobile and Wi-Fi
     or
    Wi-Fi only
    .
  3. 3
    Tap
    Let's go!
    .
  4. 4
    Customize your Status profile with your preferred name, profile picture and colour, and tap
    Continue
    .
  5. 5
    Enter and repeat your password. Check the box to confirm
    I understand my password can't be recovered
     and tap
    Confirm password
    .
  6. 6
    Configure your device's biometrics (fingerprint, face or other) to fill in your password. If you want to enable biometrics later, tap
    Maybe later
    .
  7. 7
    Tap
    Enable notifications
     to set up Status app notifications. If you want to enable notifications later, tap
    Maybe later
     and then tap
    Start using Status
    .

To protect your Status data and funds, back up and secure your recovery phrase immediately after creating your profile.

caution
Status doesn't know your password and can't reset it for you. If you forget your password, you may lose access to your Status profile.
Remember your Status password, keep it in a safe place and don't share it with anyone.

  1. 1
    On the
    Create profile
     screen, set your profile name. Don't use special characters or emojis.
  2. 2
    Tap the
    Camera
     in your avatar and set a profile picture. To add your profile picture, you must authorize the Status app to access your camera or photo gallery.
  3. 3
    Choose a profile colour.
  4. 4
    Tap
    Continue
     to complete your profile customization.
tip
You can customize additional profile options in your Status settings.
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Your Status profile and messages are temporarily saved in the Waku peer-to-peer network and stored permanently on your device. They are not saved on the blockchain or transmitted via the Ethereum network.
Updated by
cheny0
cheny0on Apr 23, 2025
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