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Prerequisite
An iPad already signed in with your Apple ID. If you do not have an Apple ID, you can create a new Apple ID by following the steps here.
1. Download the Deckhand app
| 1.1 Tap App Store icon. |  |
| 1.2 Tap Search at the bottom right of the screen. |  |
| 1.3 Type “deckhand” in the search field and tap Search. You will see Deckhand in the search result. Tap Get to start the download. |  |
| 1.4 When prompted, follow the onscreen steps to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch/Face ID, depending on your iPad model. 1.5 Wait for the Deckhand app to download and install. 1.6 Once installed, tap Open to launch Deckhand. |  |
2. Create a Deckhand account
| 2.1 A pop-up “Deckhand” would like to send you notifications. will appear, tap Allow, then tap Sign in. |  |
| 2.2 Tap Create an account. |  |
| 2.3 Enter your name, a valid email address and password. Tap Create an Account when done. |  |
| 2.4 Check your email for a verification code from noreply@mydeckhand.com. |  |
| 2.5 Enter the verification code, then tap Verify Account. You can tap Resend Code if you have not received the verification code in your Inbox or Junk folder after 2 minutes. |  |
| 2.6 Tap Allow While Using App when Deckhand asks to use your location. You will need to change this to Always later in Settings. |  |
| 2.7 Enter a new pin (minimum 4 digits). |  |
| 2.8 You will be greeted with the Welcome and Introduction screens. Please have a quick read if you are a new user. Tap Close at any time to exit and start using Deckhand. |  |
3. Location Access
To ensure the accuracy of location tracking, change tracking to Always.
| 3.1 Tap Settings icon. |  |
| 3.2 In the Settings menu, scroll down to the last section and tap Deckhand. In Deckhand settings > Location, tap While Using. |  |
| 3.3 Tap Always. If you see the blue tick, your settings have been successfully changed. |  |