# Getting Started with Wader Welcome aboard. This guide walks you through everything you need to do to get Wader set up and start logging flights right away. Each step is quick — you can be logging your first flight in under a couple of minutes. *** ## Step 1: Download & Sign Up Wader is available on both **iOS** (App Store) and **Android** (Google Play). Search for **Wader Logbook** and install the app. When you open it for the first time and try to use some of the functionalities, the **Sign Up** screen pops up, so you can choose how you want to create your account: | Option | Notes | | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | Email & password | Standard sign-up with any email address | | Continue with Google | Uses your Google account | | Continue with Apple | Uses your Apple ID (iOS only) | | Continue with Facebook | Uses your Facebook account | {% hint style="info" %} If you already have an account, tap **Log In** instead. Existing flights will sync to your device automatically once you're signed in. {% endhint %}
Wader sign up screen

Create your account with email or social login

*** ## Step 2: Create Your Profile After signing up, you'll be prompted to set up your profile. Fill in: * **Full name** — used on exported logbooks and in the community feed * **Profile photo** — optional, but it personalizes your experience * **Role** — select among the options, as it sets default preferences based on it * **Birthday** — used for account ownership identification, whenever needed * **Country** — helps Wader learn more about our community and know where to focus on further developments! You can update any of these later from your **Dashboard**. *** ## Step 3: Set Your Preferences Preferences are the defaults Wader applies automatically every time you log a new flight. Setting them up correctly from the start saves you a lot of repetitive tapping. The most important defaults to configure: | Preference | What it does | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Crew size** | Sets whether your flights are solo or multi-crew | | **Function** | Your usual role — PIC, SIC, Co-pilot, etc. | | **Flight rules** | IFR or VFR as your most common operation | | **Cross-country** | Whether your flights should be counted as cross-country by default | {% hint style="success" %} If you skip this step, Wader will learn your defaults from the first flight you log and use those going forward. You can always adjust preferences at any time. {% endhint %} For a full description of every preference option, see: {% content-ref url="account-and-settings/preferences" %} [preferences](https://support.waderaviation.com/account-and-settings/preferences) {% endcontent-ref %} *** ## Step 4: Log Your First Flight Tap the **+ button** at the bottom of the screen and select **Flight** to open the flight form. The minimum fields required are: * **Flight date** * **Aircraft** (tail number and type) * **Departure and arrival airports** * **OUT and IN times** (block time) * **Function** (PIC, SIC, Instructor, etc.) * **Pilot in Command name** (required for EASA regulation only) Fill those in and tap **Save** — that's it. Your flight is in the logbook. {% hint style="info" %} A flight saved without the minimum fields will appear as **incomplete** (shown in gray) and will not be counted in your totals or included in exports until all required fields are filled. Don't worry — you can open and complete it at any time. {% endhint %} For a full walkthrough of every field in the flight form, see: {% content-ref url="quick-start/logbook/logging-flights/logging-a-flight" %} [logging-a-flight](https://support.waderaviation.com/quick-start/logbook/logging-flights/logging-a-flight) {% endcontent-ref %} *** ## Step 5: Check Your Dashboard Tap the **Dashboard** tab to see an overview of your logbook at a glance: * **Totals** — total hours, PIC time, night time, IFR time, and more * **Fleet overview** — hours broken down by aircraft type * **Map** — a visual plot of all the routes you've flown The Dashboard updates in real time as you log and complete flights. {% content-ref url="quick-start/dashboard" %} [dashboard](https://support.waderaviation.com/quick-start/dashboard) {% endcontent-ref %} *** ## Step 6: Export Your Logbook Whenever you need a printed or digital copy of your logbook — for a line check, an interview, a license application, or your own records — your export is ready to go. Head to **More → Export Logbook** to generate a PDF of your complete logbook. {% content-ref url="export-logbook" %} [export-logbook](https://support.waderaviation.com/export-logbook) {% endcontent-ref %} *** ## What's next? Now that you're set up, here are the main areas of the guide to explore: | Section | What you'll find | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | | [Your Logbook](https://support.waderaviation.com/quick-start/logbook) | Flight list, swipe actions, search, filters, and syncing | | [Logging Flights](https://support.waderaviation.com/quick-start/logbook/logging-flights) | Full flight form reference, OFP import, simulator sessions | | [Dashboard](https://support.waderaviation.com/quick-start/dashboard) | Totals, fleet stats, map, wallet, and route history | | [Importing Your Data](https://support.waderaviation.com/importing-your-data) | Bring in flights from other logbook apps | | [Account & Settings](https://support.waderaviation.com/account-and-settings) | Profile, preferences, devices, and account management | | [The Why's and How's](https://support.waderaviation.com/common-issues) | Common issues and how to get help |