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Quick Start Guide

This guide will help you get up and running with Anonymate quickly. You'll learn the basics of navigating the app, creating content, and managing your identity settings.

🚀 What You'll Learn

In this quick start guide, you'll learn how to:

  • Navigate the Anonymate interface
  • Switch between anonymous and public modes
  • Create and share content
  • Interact with other users' content
  • Customize your experience

First Login

After installing Anonymate and creating your account, you'll be taken to the home screen. Here's what you'll see and how to get started:

Anonymate Home Screen
The Anonymate home screen with key areas highlighted

Key Areas of the Interface

  1. Navigation Bar

    Located at the bottom of the screen (mobile) or left side (desktop), the navigation bar provides access to the main sections of the app: Home, Explore, Create, Clips, and Profile.

  2. Messages and Notifications

    In the top-right corner, you'll find the messages of all your friend, followers and even unknown accounts, and the notify center where you will be informed of every event

  3. Content Feed

    The main area of the screen displays content from other users. Initially, this will show trending content until you start following users or topics.

  4. Create Button

    The prominent "+" button allows you to create new content. Its color indicates your current mode (red for anonymous, gray for public).

Switching Between Anonymous and Public Modes

One of Anonymate's key features is the ability to switch between anonymous and public modes. Here's how it works:

In anonymous mode:

  • Your identity is hidden from other users
  • Content you post cannot be traced back to your account
  • You'll be assigned a temporary identifier for each session
  • The app interface will have a dark red accent color to indicate anonymous mode

In public mode:

  • Your username and profile are visible to others
  • Content you post is associated with your profile
  • You can build a following and reputation
  • The app interface will have a dark gray accent color to indicate public mode

To switch between modes:

  1. Tap the mode toggle switch in the top-right corner of the screen
  2. Confirm your choice in the dialog that appears
  3. The app interface will update to reflect your new mode

Note: Content posted in one mode remains in that mode even if you switch. For example, anonymous posts will remain anonymous even if you switch to public mode.

💡 Pro Tip

You can set a default mode in your profile settings that will be active each time you open the app.

Creating Content

Anonymate allows you to share various types of content. Here's how to create your first post:

  1. Tap the Create Button

    Tap the "+" button in the navigation bar to open the content creation screen.

  2. Choose Content Type

    Select the type of content you want to create: Text, Image, Video, Poll, or Link.

  3. Create Your Content

    Depending on the content type, you'll see different options:

    • Text: Enter your message (up to 2000 characters)
    • Image: Upload or take a photo, add optional caption
    • Video: Record or upload a video, add optional caption
    • Poll: Enter a question and multiple options for answers
    • Link: Paste a URL and add an optional comment
  4. Add Tags (Optional)

    Add relevant tags to help others discover your content. Tags start with # (e.g., #technology, #thoughts).

  5. Set Visibility (Optional)

    Choose who can see your content: Everyone, Followers Only, or Private.

  6. Post Your Content

    Tap the "Post" button to publish your content. It will appear in the feeds of users based on your visibility settings.

⚠️ Remember

The mode you're in (anonymous or public) when posting will determine how your content appears to others. Make sure you're in the right mode before posting!

Interacting with Content

Anonymate offers several ways to interact with content from other users:

👍

Reactions

Tap the reaction button to like, love, or express other emotions about a post.

💬

Comments

Tap the comment button to view or add comments on a post.

🔄

Share

Tap the share button to repost content to your followers or share via other platforms.

🔖

Save

Tap the bookmark icon to save content to your personal collection for later viewing.

Commenting

Comments are a primary way to engage with content. Here's how to comment:

  1. Tap the comment icon on a post
  2. Type your comment in the text field at the bottom
  3. Tap "Post" to publish your comment

Comments can be made in either anonymous or public mode, regardless of the original post's mode. Your current mode determines how your comment appears to others.

Following Users and Topics

To customize your feed with content you're interested in, you can follow both users and topics:

Following Users

  1. Navigate to a user's profile by tapping their username or avatar
  2. Tap the "Follow" button on their profile

Note: You can only follow users who have public profiles. Anonymous users cannot be followed.

Following Topics

  1. Tap the "Explore" icon in the navigation bar
  2. Browse or search for topics that interest you
  3. Tap the "Follow" button next to a topic
💡 Pro Tip

You can view and manage all your followed users and topics in the "Following" section of your profile.

Customizing Your Experience

Anonymate offers several ways to personalize your experience:

Profile Settings

To access your profile settings:

  1. Tap your profile icon in the navigation bar
  2. Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner

From here, you can:

  • Edit your public profile (username, bio, avatar)
  • Set your default mode (anonymous, public or company)
  • Manage privacy settings
  • Configure notification preferences
  • Change app appearance (theme, text size)

Content Preferences

To customize the content you see:

  1. Tap your profile icon in the navigation bar
  2. Tap "Content Preferences"

From here, you can:

  • Choose content categories you're interested in
  • Filter out specific types of content
  • Adjust content language preferences
  • Set content sensitivity levels

Keyboard Shortcuts (Desktop)

If you're using Anonymate on desktop, these keyboard shortcuts can help you navigate more efficiently:

Action Shortcut
Home H
Explore E
Create Post N
Notifications B
Profile P
Toggle Mode Ctrl + M
Search /
Like Post L
Comment C
Share Post S
Save Post D

Next Steps

Now that you're familiar with the basics of Anonymate, here are some next steps to enhance your experience:

  • Explore different topics to find communities that interest you
  • Create content in both anonymous and public modes to experience the difference
  • Customize your profile settings to optimize your experience
  • Check out the Features section of the documentation to learn about advanced capabilities
  • Join the Community Forum to connect with other users and get tips
🔒 Security Reminder

Remember to regularly review your privacy settings and be mindful of what you share, even in anonymous mode. While Anonymate provides tools for privacy, responsible usage is key to a safe experience.