Create Your First Group
Groups are where everything in Flaresat happens — the shared map, location feed, and chat all live inside a group.
Create a group
- From the home screen, tap the + button
- Select Create a group
- Fill in the details:
- Name — something your team will recognize (e.g., "Trail Run Crew", "Event Staff North")
- Description (optional) — a short note about what this group is for
- Icon — pick an icon to represent the group
- Color — choose an accent color for the group
- Tap Create
You're now the group admin and you'll be taken straight to the group's map.
Group types
When creating a group, you can choose between:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Cloud group | Syncs over the internet. Requires cell or Wi-Fi. Best for most situations. |
| Off-grid group | Works without internet using Meshtastic LoRa hardware. For remote or emergency situations. |
For an off-grid group, see Off-Grid Mode first — you'll need Meshtastic hardware.
Invite your team
After creating your group, you'll want to get your teammates in.
- Tap the Settings (gear) icon in the top-right of the map
- Find the Invite code — it looks like
FLS-XXXXXXXX - Share that code with your team
They can join by going to + → Join a group → entering the code. See Join a Group for the full steps.
Managing multiple groups
You can be a member of as many groups as you want. The home screen shows all your groups. Tap any group to open its map.
Groups are independent — pins, chat messages, and locations don't cross between groups.