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.
This is the first decision:
| Type | When to use |
|---|---|
| Online | Your team has cell or Wi-Fi. Syncs over the internet in real time. |
| Radio | No internet. Requires a LoRa device running Meshtastic or MeshCore firmware. |
Enter a Name, something your team will recognize (e.g., "Trail Run Crew", "Event Staff North").
(Online only) Add an optional Description.
Choose an Icon and Color for the group.
Tap Create.
You'll be taken straight to the group's map. For online groups, you're the group admin by default. Radio groups have no role system, all members have equal access.
For a Radio group you'll need a LoRa device running Meshtastic or MeshCore firmware. See Radio Mode for prerequisites.
Invite your team​
After creating your group, share the invite code with teammates so they can join.
Tap Menu (☰) in the command bar, then tap Settings.
Online codes start with FLS-, Radio codes start with FLT-.
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.