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Getting Started

Set up in 10 minutes — here's how

You've got your beta code and you're ready to go. This guide walks you through everything from sign-in to your child's first daily log.

Setup
1
Open the app on your phone or computer

Open Chrome (or any browser) and go to donewithoutasking.web.app

Do this on your own phone or computer first — not your child's device. You'll set everything up here, then move to their device in Step 5.

2
Sign in with Google

Tap Sign in with Google and choose your Google account. Use your own account — not your child's. This is how the app remembers you've got access.

You only do this once. Next time you visit, you'll go straight through.

Tip: Use the same Google account on every device you want to access the app from. The one you use here is your permanent access account.
3
Enter your beta code

Type in the code you were given. It looks like DWA-XXXX-XXXX. Tap Unlock Access.

Each code can only be claimed once — but once yours is claimed, your Google account is permanently linked. You won't need the code again.

4
Enter your child's name and pick a theme

Type your child's first name. Then choose a theme:

🎮 Battle Pass — CoD, Fortnite, Roblox vibes. Great for Grades 3–7.

🧜 Mermaid Adventure — Ocean, Dress to Impress, sparkles. Great for Grades R–3.

Tap Create App. You'll get a personalised link — this is your child's app URL. Keep this open for the next step.

More than one child? Come back to the home page and repeat this step for each child. Each one gets their own separate link and their own progress — they never mix.
5
Bookmark the link on your child's device

Open the link on the device your child uses — their tablet, the family PC, or your phone. Then save it so they can get back to it easily.

📱 iPhone / iPad
  • Open the link in Safari
  • Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
  • Tap "Add to Home Screen"
  • Tap "Add" — done
🤖 Android
  • Open the link in Chrome
  • Tap the 3-dot menu (top right)
  • Tap "Add to Home screen"
  • Tap "Add" — done
Family PC? Just bookmark it in the browser. Right-click the tab and choose "Bookmark this tab", or press Ctrl+D.
Daily Use
6
Logging a day

Your child opens their app and taps Daily Log (Battle Pass) or Daily Stars (Mermaid).

They tick off what they completed — homework, reading, maths, and so on. Each activity has a point value. Below that is the Daily Duties section — these are the non-negotiable chores like packing their school bag and unpacking their lunchbox.

The Stars/XP Preview at the bottom updates in real time so they can see exactly what they're going to earn before they submit.

When they're done, tap Collect Stars or Submit Log. The points go in immediately.

Perfect day bonus: If they tick every single study activity, they get a bonus. If they tick every activity AND every chore, they get an even bigger bonus. Worth pointing this out to them — kids notice.
7
How rewards work

As your child earns points, they work their way through tiers — 20 Battle Pass tiers or 10 Dream Wardrobe tiers depending on the theme.

Each tier has a reward attached to it. When they reach a tier, the app shows it as unlocked. You still decide when and whether they actually receive the reward — the app just tracks the progress. Think of it like a receipt: the app says "they earned it", you hand it over when you're ready.

The default rewards are things like sweet treat choice, movie night pick, Roblox session, ice cream outing. You can change every single one in Parent Mode to match what works for your family.

Important: Unlocking a tier in the app doesn't automatically give them anything. You're in control of the actual reward. The app is just the scoreboard.
Parent Mode
8
How to access and what you can change

Tap the ⚙️ Parent tab in the navigation. Enter your PIN — the default is 1234. Change this first thing so your child can't get in.

What you can customise:

🎁 Reward names — change any tier reward to something that actually motivates your child. "Choose dinner" might mean more to one kid than another.

📝 Activity names and point values — rename activities to match what your child does, or adjust the points if something is too easy or too hard relative to others.

💰 Pocket money — optionally link real money (or in-app coins) to each task. Set an amount per activity, and the weekly total shows on the dashboard. You mark it as paid each Monday.

🔐 PIN — change it to anything you like. Four digits.

Changes apply immediately. If you rename "Homework" to "Reading Log" and save, the daily log updates straight away. No need to restart anything.
Backup
9
Save a backup — do this weekly

Your child's progress is saved in the browser on their device. This means if the browser data gets cleared, or they switch to a new device, the progress will be gone — unless you have a backup.

At the bottom right of the app there's a 💾 Backup button. Tap it — it downloads a small file to the device. Save that file to Google Drive, WhatsApp it to yourself, or just keep it in the Downloads folder.

To restore on a new device, open the app on the new device, tap 📂 Import next to the Backup button, and choose the backup file.

Heads up: If the browser storage gets cleared — by the device running low on space, or by someone clearing browser data in settings — the progress will be lost without a backup. Five seconds a week to tap the button is worth it.
Common Questions
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Once the app has loaded, it works completely offline. Progress saves in the browser — no internet needed to log a day, check stats, or open loot crates. You only need internet the first time you load it, and when you come back after a long time (to pick up any updates).
What if my child gets a new device?
Download a backup from the old device using the 💾 Backup button at the bottom of the app. Then open the app on the new device, tap 📂 Import, and choose that backup file. All progress — XP, logs, streaks, purchases — will be restored. The personalised link stays the same, so no need to make a new one.
Can I use it for more than one child?
Yes. Go back to donewithoutasking.web.app, enter the second child's name, pick their theme, and create a new link. Each child gets their own completely separate app URL and their own progress. They never interfere with each other. Bookmark each link separately on the relevant device.
What if the browser data gets cleared?
The progress lives in the browser's local storage. If that gets wiped — through a device reset, clearing browser data in settings, or the device running very low on space — the progress will be gone. That's why we recommend weekly backups. If it happens and you have a backup file, you can restore everything using the Import button.
How do I change the Parent PIN?
Open the app → tap ⚙️ Parent → enter your current PIN → scroll down to the Change PIN section → type your new 4-digit PIN → tap Update PIN. Done. If you've forgotten your PIN, let us know at danesummers01@gmail.com and we'll help you reset it.
Something isn't working — what do I do?
Try refreshing the page first. If the problem persists, send a message to danesummers01@gmail.com with a description of what's happening and what device you're using. Since this is a beta, your feedback directly shapes what gets fixed next.