Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

Modified on Tue, 26 May at 1:51 PM

Did you know your app is a progressive web app? One of the bonuses of progressive web apps is your users can install the app on their home screen. Progressive web apps (PWAs) can be managed from the "Apps" menu. Downloading an app as a PWA grants a variety of benefits, from better offline functionality to enhanced native device features.


Configuring the PWA setting for your app


To use PWAs, you need to configure your app to include the following:

  • An app name
  • Splash screen name
  • An icon



All of these settings can be found by going to "Apps" → Find the app you want and click on "Manage" → Then click on the app's Settings tab.


How to install a PWA


Start by opening the app URL on the device you want to install it on.


The URL can be found by selecting the Launch button in the top right of the App section or by going to the Summary menu and travelling to the URL of the app you want to download.



Android


For Android devices, when you open the web app URL, you will see a prompt appear at the bottom of the screen to add the app to your home screen.


Simply click "Add", and the PWA will be added to your home screen.



iOS


For iOS devices, you will not get a prompt; instead, you will need to use the menu in the browser to click the "Add to Home Screen" button, and then select "Add". Note: Make sure you are opening the URL through Safari for this to work.




Get Help


If you have any questions or would like assistance with setting up your Apps, please contact us via this support portal or email support@oneblink.io. We are happy to assist in any way we can.



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