Instructions

Overview

This guide walks you through Emergencize step by step, from setting up your account to sending an alert and sharing your location with trusted contacts.

Sign Up

1. Open the Sign Up page from the top bar.
2. Choose Google sign-in or create an account with email.
3. Finish the verification steps and sign in.

Add Trusted Contacts

1. Go to the Dashboard.
2. Open the Contacts section.
3. Add people you trust and confirm their details.

Allow Location Access

1. When prompted, allow location permission in your browser.
2. Verify the location indicator is active on the dashboard.
3. Keep location enabled to share it during alerts.

Enable Notifications

1. Accept notification prompts for critical alerts.
2. Make sure your device allows notifications for Emergencize.
3. Confirm that test alerts arrive as expected.

Trigger an Emergency Alert

1. Open the emergency panel on the dashboard.
2. Select the alert type that matches your situation.
3. Confirm the alert to notify your trusted contacts.

Share Live Location

1. Keep location sharing enabled during an active alert.
2. Check that the map or status indicator is updating.
3. Stay on the page to keep sharing in real time.

Chat with Contacts

1. Open the chat panel during an alert.
2. Send updates or instructions to your contacts.
3. Review incoming messages for coordination.

End an Alert

1. Open the active alert panel.
2. Select the option to end the alert.
3. Confirm that your contacts are notified of the end.

Review and Update Settings

1. Visit the Settings page from the dashboard.
2. Update profile details and notification preferences.
3. Revisit this guide whenever the workflow changes.