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Installing as an App (PWA)

B1.church supports installation as a Progressive Web App (PWA), which lets you add your church's member portal to your phone's home screen just like a native app. This gives you a full-screen, app-like experience without going through the App Store or Google Play.

Before You Begin

  • You need your church's B1.church mobile URL: https://yourchurchname.b1.church/mobile
  • Use a supported browser: Safari on iOS or Chrome on Android

What is a PWA?​

A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a website that can be installed on your device and behaves like a native app. When you install B1.church as a PWA, it:

  • Opens full-screen without browser navigation bars
  • Appears on your home screen with your church's icon and name
  • Works smoothly with your church's branding and theme colors
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The PWA is a great option if you prefer not to install a separate app from the App Store or Google Play. It provides the same member portal experience you get in the browser, in a more convenient package.

Installing on iPhone (iOS — Safari)​

  1. Open Safari on your iPhone and go to https://yourchurchname.b1.church/mobile (replace yourchurchname with your church's URL slug).
  2. Tap the Share button (the box with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Scroll down in the share sheet and tap Add to Home Screen.
  4. The name will default to your church's name. Tap Add in the top-right corner.

The app icon will appear on your home screen. Tap it to open the member portal in full-screen mode.

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PWA installation on iOS requires Safari. If you are using Chrome or another browser on iPhone, switch to Safari first.

Installing on Android (Chrome)​

  1. Open Chrome on your Android device and go to https://yourchurchname.b1.church/mobile.
  2. Chrome will automatically show an "Add to Home screen" banner at the bottom of the screen, or tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner and select Add to Home screen.
  3. Tap Add when prompted.

The app icon will appear on your home screen. Tap it to open the member portal.

After Installing​

Once installed, the PWA works the same as visiting the mobile site in your browser, but in a dedicated full-screen window. You can:

  • Log in with your existing ChurchApps account
  • Access all the member features your church has enabled — groups, giving, check-in, serving plans, and more
  • Return to it at any time by tapping the icon on your home screen
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The PWA requires an internet connection. Unlike some native apps, it does not cache all content for offline use.

PWA vs. Native App​

Both options give you access to the B1.church member portal. The right choice depends on your preference:

PWAB1 Mobile App
InstallationAdd to Home Screen from browserDownload from App Store / Google Play
UpdatesAutomatic (no app store update needed)Via App Store / Google Play
Push NotificationsNot supportedSupported
PlatformAny device with a browseriOS and Android
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If your church uses group conversations and you want push notifications for new messages and activity, use the B1 Mobile app instead. Push notifications are not currently supported in the PWA.