What this helps you do
- How login, signup, password reset, and biometrics work.
- Signing in enables cloud-backed features such as goshuincho sync, saved places, profile features, community activity, and account settings.
- Biometric authentication can make returning to the app faster while keeping your account protected on your device.
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Before you start
- Open the iOS app, finish onboarding, and choose only the permissions you are comfortable using.
- Sign in if you want cloud sync, goshuincho, saved places, community, or profile features across devices.
Product surfaces
Where to find it
Use these entry points before following the steps. Links are shown only for static routes that exist in Goshuin.com.
- Welcome and sign-inWelcomeView
- LoginLoginView
- Sign UpSignUpView
- Reset PasswordResetPasswordView
- Account SecurityAccountSecurityView
- Biometric SettingsBiometricSettingsView
Steps
- Open the welcome or sign-in screen and choose the correct account method.
- Complete email verification, MFA, or recovery steps if prompted.
- Check that saved places, goshuincho, profile, and community features are available after sign-in.
- Review account security settings before sharing collection or profile content publicly.
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Tips
- Use a unique password.
- Enable biometrics only on devices you control.
- Keep your recovery email accessible.
- Delete or export data from settings before leaving the service if needed.
Troubleshooting
- If a tab or setting is missing, update the app and check whether you are signed in.
- If sync-dependent features are unavailable, confirm your account session and network connection.
- If the app opens in the wrong language or appearance, check app settings and iOS system preferences.
Privacy, accuracy, or availability notes
- iOS permissions are optional unless a workflow needs them, such as location for nearby context or photos for goshuin uploads.
- Cloud sync and account features depend on sign-in and network availability.
- Use official sources for time-sensitive temple, shrine, event, and goshuin decisions.