> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.basedapp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> How to install and set up the Based App

## Installation

Follow these device-specific instructions to install Based on your mobile device. Based is also available as a Mini App within Farcaster and The Base App (TBA).

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Android">
    ### Android

    1. Using Chrome, navigate to [app.basedapp.com](https://app.basedapp.com)
    2. Then click the ellipsis (three dots) in the top right corner <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/android-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=c5dd98526c2bd9a1aae68374f951708e" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/android-1.png" />
    3. Select "Add to home screen" <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/android-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=0a59290b208497543fed457216c33254" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/android-2.png" />
    4. Click "Install" <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/android-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=6c276dacdc8bc0531698e91fe4e46e7c" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/android-3.png" />
    5. Click "Install" again <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/android-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=20e1f6a788cb6d329eaf3733e8fe226c" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/android-4.png" />
    6. The app is now installed to your device and you can access it from your home screen <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/android-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=a9a6d1c388ae57c46c1c512dc0c60220" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/android-5.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS 26+)">
    ### iPhone (iOS 26+)

    1. Using Safari, navigate to [app.basedapp.com](https://app.basedapp.com)
    2. Then click the ellipsis (three dots) in the bottom right corner <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=1d8404a5e2bba2167e580c70210e59f3" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-1.png" />
    3. Select "Share" <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=321caa3501816b6fca81cc1253cb4e04" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-2.png" />
    4. Scroll down until you see "Add to Home Screen" and select it <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=a42f2ade06b14ae9ac93e72d80f71d2d" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-3.png" />
    5. Click "Add" <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=e990bcf3e73aad000e74483703b113bb" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-4.png" />
    6. The app is now installed to your device and you can access it from your home screen <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=38b46911046d513d60ca51bcefedd33d" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-5.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS 18 and earlier)">
    ### iPhone (iOS 18 and earlier)

    1. Using Safari, navigate to [app.basedapp.com](https://app.basedapp.com)
    2. Then click the share icon in the middle of the bottom bar <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-old-1.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=a8b0718faa463754e3d0865d412b20a5" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-old-1.jpeg" />
    3. Scroll down until you see "Add to Home Screen" and select it <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-old-2.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=30689831238d7d53fbdc1490bfc7630e" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-old-2.jpeg" />
    4. Click "Add" <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-old-3.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=917f71ebcba2620c3b9c4e844a16091d" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-old-3.jpeg" />
    5. The app is now installed to your device and you can access it from your home screen <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/iphone-old-4.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=f5969ae9db68db94d3302d9ef4192826" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/iphone-old-4.jpeg" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Depositing

<Warning>
  **Deposits are limited to \$1000 during the beta!** Depositing any larger amount may lead to disqualification for earning bananas. We will inform about changes to this threshold within the deposit section and on our social media.
</Warning>

To trade, you need to deposit USDC on the Base L2 into your Based app wallet.

1. Navigate to the wallet screen
2. Click the `+` icon in the bottom right corner  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/deposit.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=2261e0a44f221c9ba38b009c8b03d249" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/deposit.png" />
3. Choose any of the available deposit options and follow the instructions
4. You will be asked to confirm your deposit in the wallet screen once it has been received.

You can deposit to your Base USDC address from any wallet or exchange. Make sure to deposit only USDC on the Base L2. Depositing any other funds may lead to irrevocable losses.

## Withdrawing

<Tip>
  To ensure the security of your funds while withdrawing, we do NOT recommend withdrawing directly to an exchange.
</Tip>

To withdraw your funds as USDC on the Base L2:

1. Navigate to the wallet screen
2. Click the `+` icon in the bottom right corner  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/based-69235a6b/Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS/app/deposit.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tc45NGcMGq3mAafS&q=85&s=2261e0a44f221c9ba38b009c8b03d249" alt="Installing Based" width="200px" data-path="app/deposit.png" />
3. Choose any of the available withdrawal options and follow the instructions

You can withdraw from your Based wallet to any wallet that supports USDC on the Base L2. We do **NOT** recommend withdrawing directly to an exchange in case they require wallet verification (travel rule regulation).