What Do I Need To Do? 

Thanks for agreeing to be part of the Harkive Alpha test. The app is in the very early stages and will eventually look and feel much nicer, and will also have additional functionality added. However, the basic, important functions of posting stories, adding images, etc, will remain pretty much the same, so this is what we’d like you to test. There are two things we need from you:

1) Post some entries onto the system over the next few weeks

2) Report any problems, bugs, difficulties, suggestions using the form at the bottom of this page.

Getting Started

– Go to https://harkive.firebaseapp.com/ on either your PC/MAC, smartphone or tablet.

NB: On PC/MAC you’ll be asked if you want to allow location services. Please Allow this.

– Click Register in the top right corner, then entry your email address, a password, and a username. If you’ve already registered, simply click Login.

Instructions for Posting

To add a post click on the blue Add New Post button in the top left of the screen, then..

1: Enter text, hashtags, or links into the first box

2: Click on Upload if you want to add an image. On mobile/tablet you’ll have the option of taking a new photo or uploading an existing one.

3: Select one or more of the ‘Format’ buttons. For example, if you’re listening to Spotify on an iPhone, select Mobile and Stream. If you’re choice isn’t there, click on Other and enter the details

4: Enter how long you were engaged in this mode of listening by providing a start and end time.

5: Provide your location. If you clicked Allow on location services on the front screen your location should appear. If not, enter a town or a full or partial postcode.

Click Submit! This will return you to the main feed, where you’ll see your posts, and those of others.

TIPS / FAQs

Profile & Personal image

The profile image you have at the moment will be pulled in from Gravatar. If you sign up for a free account there, the image you supply it will appear in the Harkive app. Eventually, you’ll be able to add your own images and also edit your profile generally.

Start/End Times

The optional Start and End time function is intended to allow for retrospective posts as well as current posts. If you want to record something you did earlier, you can add this in by selecting the time/date you started/finished.

If you are recording what you’re doing now, just enter the start time and an estimated end time.

Reporting Problems, making suggestions, etc

If you have issues, or want to make a suggestions, please complete the form below. Alternatively, email info@harkive.org