Flare iOS App

To get started with Flare, you'll need to create an account. On the sign-up screen, you'll need tp provide the following details in order to create your account:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Username - Must be unique
• Email Address - A valid email is required, as it may be used for password recovery or account-related notifications
• Date of Birth - Users must be at least 13 years old to register for account
• Password - All passwords must meet the following security requirements
• At least 8 characters long
• At least one uppercase letter
• At least one lowercase letter
• At least one number
• At least one special character (e.g., !@#$%^&*)

After logging in, you'll be taken to the main screen, which features a large interactive map and a tab bar at the bottom for easy navigation between different sections of the app.

• Map - The primary view of Flare...
• Friends - View your current friends and search for new connections
• Events - Browse events hosted by businesses...
• Explore - Get personalized recommendations...
• Settings - Manage your account preferences...

Using the Map

The map is the heart of Flare...

• Compass - Centers the map to your current location
• 3D Button - Switches to a more realistic perspective...

Tapping on a Flare pin on the map opens its details screen, which provides information about that Flare. The details screen includes:

• Location
• Start Time
• End Time
• Location
• List of attendes

You can also get driving directions to the Flare location via Apple Maps. If you created the Flare, you'll have the option to edit its details using the “Edit” button. When you're done, tap “Done” to return to the map view.

You can create a Flare in one of two ways:

• Long-Press on the Map - This opens a new Flare creation screen with the location pre-filled
• Tap the “+” button at the top bar of the main map view pre-filled

Required Flare Details

To create a Flare, you'll need to provide the following information:

• Title - A short, descriptive title for the Flare
• Start Time - The date and time when the Flare begins
• End Time - The date and time when the Flare ends
• Location - The physical location of the Flare, which can be set by long-pressing on the map or entering an address
• Flare Visibility - Choose who can see your Flare
• All Friends - Only visible to your friends
• Public - Visible to all users on Flare
• Custom - Allows you to select specific friends who can view the Flare

If you created a Flare, you can edit its details at any time by tapping the “Edit” button on the Flare details screen. The following details can be modified:

• Title
• Start Time
• End Time
• Location
• Flare Visibility - Visibility can be toggled between the three options
• All Friends
• Public
• Custom

You can also delete the Flare by tapping the trashcan icon.

Once you've made your changes, tap “Save” to apply them and return to the map screen.

The Friends tab displays all of your current friends. When you first create a Flare account, your list will be empty—but don't worry! You can use the Search bar to explore all Flare users and send friend requests to start building your network!

When you search in the Friends tab, users will appear in the following order:

1. Current friends
2. Incoming Friend Requests - Users who have sent you a request, with “Accept” and “Reject” options available
3. Pending Requests - Users you've sent a friend request to who haven't responded yet
4. All Other Users - Users who are not currently your friends. You can send a friend request by tapping the "Add Friend" button