🚀 Getting Started
Welcome to the Turnie family! We're excited to help you start planning amazing trips. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started.
Download & Install 📱
Get Turnie™ from your app store
Android: [Google Play Store]
iOS: [Apple App Store]
System Requirements
Android: Version 5.0 or higher
iOS: Version 12.0 or higher
Stable internet connection
Location services enabled
Creating Your Account 🔐
Sign Up Options
Choose your preferred sign-in method:
Google Sign-in
Apple Sign-in
Email & Password
Quick Setup Steps
Open Turnie™
Tap to advance through the initial onboarding screens
Tap on of the social sign-in buttons at the bottom (Google or Apple) or instead, tap the "Create Account" button
If using an Email & Password, make sure your password meetings minimum password complexity requirements
Password should be 8 characters and have at least 1 capital letter and 1 number.
Once password complexity requirements are met, you will see an option to accept the Turnie Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
Once these have been accepted, you will see a Sign Up button available to select
After successful account creation, it will navigate you to the Dashboard
First Steps Guide 🗺️
1. Tour the App
When you first open Turnie, you'll see four main sections:
Home: Your dashboard and recent activities
Add: Create new Trips, Collections, Checklists or Postcards
Map: Interactive map view of your places
Profile: Allows you to manage details about your profile
2. Save Your First Place
Let's start by saving a location:
Tap the "Map" button
Search for a place
Click on the place or drop a pin on the map, then tap "Save"
3. Create Your First Collection
Collections help organize your saved places:
Tap the create "+" button
Tap "Collection"
Provide a Name your collection (e.g., "Dream Destinations")
Populate remaining details (Location) and description.
Tap the save button
Begin adding item(s) into your newly created collection.
4. Plan Your First Trip
Time to create your first trip:
Go to "Trips" tab
Tap "Create New Trip"
Enter trip details:
Name
Dates
Description (optional)
Add saved places to your trip
Organize your days
Key Features Overview 🌟
Free Features
Unlimited trip creation
Basic collections
Place saving
Map view
Basic sharing
Premium Features ($2/month)
Notes and checklists
Advanced collaboration
Premium features as released
Enhanced planning tools
Navigation Tips 💡
Quick Actions
Tap "+" from any screen to add content
Long press items to access more options
Swipe left/right to navigate between days in a trip
Pull down to refresh content
Helpful Shortcuts
Double tap the map to zoom
Use the search bar for quick navigation
Tap the location icon to center the map
Use filters to sort collections
Best Practices 🎯
Save Places as You Find Them
Don't wait until trip planning
Save interesting places immediately
Organize into collections later
Use Collections Effectively
Create themed collections
Use clear naming conventions
Add descriptive tags
Plan Trips in Stages
Start with must-see places
Add flexible activities
Include buffer time
Utilize the Map
Check distances between places
Discover nearby attractions
Plan efficient routes
Common Questions ❓
Q: How do I edit a saved place?
A: Tap the place, then tap the edit icon (pencil)
Q: Can I share my collections?
A: Yes! Tap the share icon on any collection
Q: How do I upgrade to Premium?
A: Tap your profile > Upgrade to Premium
Need Help? 🤝
We're here to support you:
Check our FAQs
Email: [email protected]
Next Steps 📚
Ready to dive deeper?
[Explore Premium Features]
[Learn About Collections]
[Trip Planning Guide]
[Collaboration Tools]
Pro Tips 💫
Save locations even without specific travel plans
Use collections for different types of places
Update trip details as plans change
Share collections with travel companions
Remember, every great journey starts with a single step, and you've just taken yours with Turnie! Happy planning! ✈️
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