# Getting Started

> This guide explains how to join the CapturGO Beta, set up your account, and begin contributing to the network.

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### Install CapturGO 

* download CapturGO from Apple Store or Google Play
* open the app to begin onboarding
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### Create Your Account

Sign up using your email address \
Your account generates an anonymized contributor ID that is not tied to personal identity.
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### Enter Your Invite or Referral Code

If you have an invite code or referral code, enter it during onboarding to unlock the app.
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### Enable Background Activity Tracking

CapturGO requires background activity to collect movement signals.

To enable:\
Settings → Location Service → Always Allow

This lets you contribute mobility data even when the app is not onscreen.
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### Complete Your Profile

Add a few optional, anonymized details such as:

* age range
* gender
* primary commute mode

These help improve model accuracy while keeping your identity private.
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### Start Moving

Keep the app running in the background to earn points as you walk, drive, or commute. Your movement automatically updates nearby hexes in the network.
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### Earning Points

CapturGO rewards contributors based on real-world movement and map interactions.

You can earn points by:

* visiting new hexes
* revisiting hexes after the cooldown period
* contributing movement signals
* participating in early tasks and challenges  
* Sharing referral codes

Track your activity in the app review your hex progress.

Points earned during the beta convert into $CAPT tokens at a later stage .<br>

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Your everyday routine becomes a valuable contribution to a global network.
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