Guest Mode
Guest mode lets you use Flaresat's radio mesh features without creating an account. If you only need to join or create a Radio group, no cloud sync, just LoRa radio, you can be on the map in seconds without signing up.
How to enter guest mode​
On the sign-in screen, scroll past the sign-in form to the RADIO section at the bottom. Tap Continue without account.
You will be taken directly to the home screen in guest mode.
What you can do in guest mode​
| Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Create Radio groups | ✓ |
| Join Radio groups (via code or QR) | ✓ |
| Drop pins, draw routes, mark areas | ✓ |
| Text chat in Radio groups | ✓ |
| Connect a LoRa Radio device | ✓ |
| Compass, map layers, navigation | ✓ |
| Geofence alert zones | ✓ |
| View your profile (guest panel) | ✓ |
What requires an account​
Cloud features are not available in guest mode. Attempting to access them will show a sign-in prompt.
| Feature | Requires account |
|---|---|
| Online (cloud) groups | Yes |
| Organizations | Yes |
| Announcements inbox | Yes |
| Cloud Backup for Radio groups | Yes |
| Cloud Relay (mesh ↔ online bridging) | Yes |
| Push notifications | Yes |
Your profile in guest mode​
Tap the Profile icon in the top bar to open the profile overlay. In guest mode, the identity card is replaced with a guest panel showing:
- // GUEST MODE label
- RADIO ONLY status with a brief description
- A SIGN IN button to switch to a full account
The stats and account settings sections are hidden while in guest mode.
Signing in from guest mode​
You can sign in at any point without losing your local Radio groups:
- From the Profile overlay, tap SIGN IN
- From any cloud-gated feature (Online group creation, Organizations, Cloud Backup, Cloud Relay), tap the sign-in prompt that appears
Signing in exits guest mode and gives you full access to all features. Your Radio groups remain on-device as they always have.
Exiting without signing in​
To return to the sign-in screen manually:
- Open the Profile overlay
- Tap SIGN IN in the guest panel
This exits guest mode and takes you to the sign-in screen. You can re-enter guest mode from there at any time.
What happens to Radio groups if I later create an account?​
Radio group data lives on-device, it is not tied to your account. When you sign in, your Radio groups remain exactly where they are. You can also use Cloud Backup → to sync them to your account for safekeeping once signed in.
Next steps​
- Create a Radio Group →
- Connecting Your Radio Device →
- Create an Account → (whenever you're ready for cloud features)