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Using the Interactive Onboarding

First time using ALIVE? No worries — the interactive onboarding walks you through everything step by step. Think of it as a guided tour, minus the awkward small talk.

What Is the Interactive Onboarding?

When you first log in, ALIVE launches an interactive onboarding flow that guides you through the key features and settings. It's designed to get you comfortable with the app before your first event.

The onboarding covers:

Setting up your first event
Choosing a template
Selecting AI effects
Configuring capture settings
Understanding sharing options
Connecting a printer (optional)

The flow uses animated illustrations and UI hints that highlight the exact buttons and screens you need to find, so even first-time users can get to a working event without reading a manual.

How to Start the Onboarding

The onboarding starts automatically after you create your account and sign in for the first time.

If you skipped it or want to go through it again:

Tap the profile button at the top-right corner of the app
Look for the Start Onboarding option
Tap it to restart the guided flow

Tips for Getting the Most Out of It

Don't rush through it — Take a minute to explore each step. It's faster than troubleshooting later.
Have your printer nearby — If you plan to use printing, set it up during onboarding so everything's ready to go.
Try a test photo — The onboarding is a great time to snap a test shot and see how templates and effects look in action.

You can always come back to any setting or feature later. The onboarding is just a head start — not a one-time deal.

Magic Print Onboarding (Desktop Companion)

ALIVE Magic Print — the desktop print server — has its own animated onboarding the first time you launch it. It walks you through installing a printer, running the setup wizard, and even shows an animated print alignment guide so your first prints come out centered and aligned correctly. See Setting Up ALIVE Magic Print.

What's Next?

Navigating the App — Get familiar with ALIVE's main screens and tabs
Your First Event — Quick Start Guide — Jump in and create your first event

Updated on: 07/05/2026

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