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App Setup

Set up ClapPay after downloading.

3 min readUpdated: 1/25/2026

App Setup

Get started with the ClapPay app.

First Launch

When you open ClapPay for the first time:

Option 1: Create Account

New to ClapPay?

  1. Tap Get Started
  2. Enter email address
  3. Create password
  4. Verify email
  5. Add phone number
  6. Complete profile

Option 2: Log In

Already have an account?

  1. Tap Log In
  2. Enter email and password
  3. Complete 2FA (if enabled)

Initial Setup Steps

Step 1: Verify Your Phone

We'll send a code to verify your phone number:

  1. Enter your phone number
  2. Receive SMS code
  3. Enter the code

Step 2: Enable Security

Set up security features:

  • Biometrics: Face ID or fingerprint
  • PIN: 4-6 digit code
  • 2FA: Recommended for all accounts

Step 3: Connect Bank (Optional)

Link a bank account:

  1. Tap Add Bank
  2. Search for your bank
  3. Log in securely
  4. Select accounts to link

Or skip and do this later.

Step 4: Verify Identity (Optional)

Complete KYC to unlock features:

  1. Take a photo of ID
  2. Take a selfie
  3. Enter personal details

Can be done later, but needed for most features.

Permissions

The app may ask for:

| Permission | Purpose | Required? |

|------------|---------|-----------|

| Camera | Scan QR codes, verify ID | Optional |

| Photos | Upload documents | Optional |

| Notifications | Alerts and updates | Recommended |

| Face ID / Fingerprint | Secure login | Recommended |

| Location | Fraud prevention | Optional |

App Settings

Configure your preferences:

  1. Tap ProfileSettings
  2. Set:
  • Language
  • Currency
  • Notifications
  • Appearance (dark/light mode)

Troubleshooting Setup

App Crashes

  • Force close and reopen
  • Check for updates
  • Restart your device
  • Reinstall the app

Can't Create Account

  • Check email format
  • Password meets requirements
  • Not a duplicate account

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