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Getting Started & Onboarding
3 min readUpdated September 2026

Installing the Custom-Branded PWA on iOS & Android

How pastors, staff, and volunteers can install Net153 to their home screen with zero app store delays.

Overview

Net153 is engineered as a lightweight Progressive Web App (PWA). It provides a native app experience on any smartphone, tablet, or desktop with 0 MB download size and instant updates.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open in Safari (iPhone & iPad)

Navigate to your church portal URL in Safari. Tap the Share button (square with an up arrow) at the bottom of the screen, scroll down, and tap "Add to Home Screen".

2

Open in Chrome (Android)

Open your church portal URL in Google Chrome. Tap the three dots menu in the top right, then select "Install App" or "Add to Home Screen".

3

Desktop (Mac & Windows)

In Chrome or Edge on desktop, click the install icon in the browser address bar to install Net153 as a standalone desktop application with its own dock icon.

Pro Tip

When installed to the home screen, Net153 runs full screen without browser URL bars, providing a fast, native church app experience.

Need assistance setting this up?

Our team can guide you through migration, custom domains, or WhatsApp configuration.

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