First Steps

Welcome to Questmo! Getting started is easy. Follow these steps to begin your family’s quest adventure.

Download the App

Questmo is available on both iOS and Android devices:

  • iOS: Download from the Apple App Store

  • Android: Download from Google Play Store

Note

Quest Note: Questmo requires iOS 12.0+ or Android 6.0+ and an internet connection for initial setup.

Create Your Account

When you first open Questmo, you’ll see the onboarding screens explaining how the app works.

Step 1: Choose Your Sign-In Method

Questmo offers multiple ways to sign in:

  1. Google Sign-In: Quick sign-in with your Google account

  2. Apple Sign-In: Use your Apple ID (iOS only)

  3. Facebook Sign-In: Connect with your Facebook account

  4. Email Link: Sign in with a magic link sent to your email (no password needed)

  5. Email & Password: Traditional email and password sign-in

Tip

Power-Up Tip: We recommend using Google or Apple Sign-In for the fastest setup and automatic account recovery!

Step 2: Accept Terms

Before creating your account, you’ll need to accept:

  • Privacy Policy: How we protect your family’s data

  • Terms of Use: The rules for using Questmo

Both are COPPA compliant to ensure child safety!

Step 3: Choose Your Role

Questmo has different account types:

  • Parent: Full control - create circles, manage tasks, approve rewards

  • Co-Parent: Help manage the family circle with permissions set by the parent

  • Child: Complete tasks, earn XP, claim rewards, and have fun!

Important

Achievement Unlocked: Parents create family circles. Co-Parents and Children join existing circles using a 4-character invite code!

Understanding Account Types

Parent Account

Parents have full control and can:

  • Create a new family circle

  • Invite co-parents and children

  • Create and assign tasks

  • Set up rewards

  • Approve reward claims

  • View analytics dashboard

  • Manage circle settings

  • Export family data (GDPR compliant)

Co-Parent Account

Co-Parents help manage the family with permissions including:

  • Create and assign tasks (if permitted)

  • Approve task completions

  • Create rewards (if permitted)

  • Approve reward claims

  • View analytics (if permitted)

Note

Quest Note: Parents control which permissions Co-Parents have. Co-Parents need parent approval to join circles.

Child Account

Children have a safe, fun experience:

  • View assigned tasks in their “Quest Log”

  • Complete tasks and submit for approval

  • Earn XP and level up

  • Claim rewards with earned XP

  • Unlock achievements

  • Customize their avatar

  • Track their progress

Tip

Power-Up Tip: Child accounts use a special secure login system. Parents create child accounts when setting up the family circle!

First Time Login Experience

For Parents:

  1. After signing in, you’ll be prompted to Create a Family Circle

  2. Your circle will be assigned a unique 4-character code (e.g., AB12)

  3. Share this code with family members to invite them

  4. Complete the in-app tutorial to learn all features

For Co-Parents & Children:

  1. After signing in, you’ll be asked for a Circle Code

  2. Enter the 4-character code your parent shared

  3. Wait for parent approval (you’ll see a “Pending Approval” screen)

  4. Once approved, you’ll access the family circle

  5. Complete the role-specific tutorial

See also

XP Boost: The tutorial teaches you everything! You can replay any tutorial section from Settings > Help > Replay Tutorial.

Onboarding Tutorial

Questmo includes an interactive tutorial system with:

  • Step-by-step guidance for each feature

  • Role-based tutorials (different for Parents, Co-Parents, and Children)

  • Highlight overlays showing exactly where to tap

  • Skip option if you prefer to explore on your own

  • Replay anytime from the Settings menu

Tip

Power-Up Tip: Take the tutorial! It only takes 2-3 minutes and unlocks tips that make Questmo even more fun.

Language Support

Questmo is available in 4 languages:

  • English (en)

  • Spanish (es)

  • Arabic (ar) - with full right-to-left (RTL) support

  • French (fr)

Change your language anytime from Settings > Language.

Multi-Device Sync

Your Questmo data syncs automatically across all devices:

  • Use the same sign-in method on multiple devices

  • Changes appear instantly on all devices

  • Works on both phones and tablets

  • Offline changes sync when you reconnect

Tip

Power-Up Tip: Parents can manage tasks from their tablet while kids complete them on their phones - everything stays in sync!

Next Steps

Once you’ve created your account:

  1. Parents: Set up your family circle (see Family Setup)

  2. Co-Parents/Children: Ask your parent for the circle code

  3. Explore the app features: Tasks, Rewards, Achievements, and Avatars

  4. Start your first quest and earn XP!

See also

XP Boost: Need help? Check our Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting sections!