---
title: "Quick Start: Join an Event"
locale: en
slug: getting-started
audience: guest
summary: "Open the invite, pick a name, and start sharing in the Fotospiel guest PWA."
version_introduced: 2025.4
requires_app_version: "^3.2.0"
status: draft
translation_state: aligned
last_reviewed_at: 2025-12-24
owner: guest-success@fotospiel.app
related:
  - slug: uploading-photos
  - slug: how-fotospiel-works
  - slug: tasks-and-missions
  - slug: gallery-and-sharing
  - slug: offline-sync
---

## When to read this
You received an event link or QR and want to start right away. This assumes a modern mobile browser (Safari, Chrome, Edge, Samsung Internet) and one initial online session.

## The essentials
- **No account needed:** You only need the invite link or QR.
- **Camera first:** The large camera button is the fastest way to start.
- **Gallery & tasks:** After uploading you can share photos or complete tasks (if enabled).

## Steps
1. **Open the invite link or scan the QR.** The landing page detects the event automatically.
2. **Paste the code or link if needed.** You can enter a link or code manually.
3. **Choose a display name.** This appears next to your uploads. No account or email required.
4. **Get oriented.** Bottom navigation includes Home, Tasks (if enabled), Achievements, and Gallery. The center camera button starts capture.
5. **Install if you want.** Tap *Add to Home Screen* (iOS) or *Install app* (Android) for quick access.
6. **Grant permissions.** Allow camera/photo access. You can enable push later from the bell menu.

## Tips
- Sharing a device? Change your name in Settings → Profile between sessions.
- “Event expired” or “not found” usually means the invite link is outdated—ask the event team.
- Help is always available via Settings → Help.

### Need more help?
See `uploading-photos` for the capture flow or `tasks-and-missions` if you want to start with tasks.