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Getting Started

Everything you need to get up and running with Vicinity.

  • How Vicinity Works

    A quick overview of what Vicinity does, how proximity detection works, and the privacy-first approach behind the app.

    3 min read

  • Setting Up Your Account

    How to create your Vicinity account, set up your profile, and grant the location permissions the app needs.

    4 min read

  • Adding Friends

    How to find friends on Vicinity, send and accept friend requests, and manage your friends list.

    3 min read

  • Your First Proximity Alert

    What to expect when Vicinity detects that a friend is nearby — what triggers the alert and what you'll see.

    2 min read

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