Installing GoodSync on iOS

The GoodSync app for iOS allows you to access GoodSync's file backup and synchronization capabilities from your iOS device.

To install the GoodSync app for iOS, follow the steps below:

1) Open your iOS device and tap the "App Store" app.

Tap "Search" in the bottom right corner and use the search bar at the top of the screen to search for "GoodSync."

Screenshot of the iOS App Store demonstrating how to access the app search function

2) Tap the search result for "GoodSync."

Screenshot of the iOS App Store showing how to find the GoodSync for iOS app and open its page

3) Tap the blue "GET" button on the GoodSync page.

Screenshot of the iOS App Store showing how to tap the 'Get' button to install the GoodSync for iOS app

4) Confirm installation of the GoodSync app with the Side or Home Button (depending on the iOS device model).

Screenshot of the iOS App Store showing how to confirm the installation of the GoodSync for iOS app

5) At the bottom of the screen, tap the blue "Install" button, which will appear.

Screenshot of the iOS App Store showing how to tap the 'Install' button to begin the installation of GoodSync for iOS

6) Next, you will be asked to input your Apple ID password. After inputting the password, tap the blue "Sign In" button.

Screenshot of the iOS App Store demonstrating how to input the password to sign in with an Apple ID

7) After the download and installation process is complete, tap the blue "OPEN" button, which will appear at the top of the screen.

Screenshot of the iOS App Store illustrating how to open GoodSync for iOS upon the completed installation

8) When prompted, confirm that you agree to receive notifications from GoodSync by selecting "Allow."

Screenshot showing the prompt in GoodSync for iOS that requires tapping 'Allow' to enable notifications.

9) You will then be prompted to either register a new GoodSync Account or log in to an existing Account.

If you already have an Account, choose the option to Login and skip to Step 11.

If you do not have a GoodSync Account, select the option to Register a new Account, and Step 10 will guide you through the process.

 Screenshot of GoodSync for iOS displaying the welcome screen with the options to log in or register

10) Enter the email address you would like to use with your GoodSync Account, a secure password that you will be able to remember, and your first and last name.

NOTE: The email must be active, as it will be used for One Time Password (OTP) authentication.

You can also edit the device name if you would like a different name to display while using GoodSync.

Once you have entered the appropriate information, tap the blue "Register" button.

Screenshot of GoodSync for iOS demonstrating how to complete the registration process

11) You will then be prompted to create a 4-digit PIN to access GoodSync on this device. Enter your PIN, and you will be asked to re-enter it to confirm.

Screenshot of GoodSync for iOS showing how to set a PIN for unlocking the app

12) If your device has biometrics (Touch ID or Face ID) enabled, you will be prompted to use them for unlocking GoodSync. Tap "Skip" on the top-right if you prefer to always unlock the GoodSync app with the PIN.

Screenshot of GoodSync for iOS demonstrating the option to configure biometrics for unlocking the app or to skip this step

13) GoodSync for iOS is now ready for use.

Screenshot of the 'Explorer' tab in GoodSync for iOS showing the default connections to GoodSync Connect, GoodSync Storage, and the local network shares

To discover the features and capabilities of the GoodSync app for iOS, click this link.

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