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Install a Progressive Web Application (PWA)

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A progressive web application (PWA) is a website that can be downloaded to your device and used like an app. The CivicPlus Community Development Mobile Inspection System is an example of a PWA. While a PWA can be used like any regular web page, installing it can provide some advantages. An installed PWA can still be used without an internet connection. It will also appear alongside your other apps for convenient access.

 

The installation process varies depending on your operating system and web browser.

 

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Install a PWA on iOS

A PWA can only be installed on iOS using the Safari web browser.

  1. Navigate to the site in Safari
  2. Your site will be the same URL as your desktop Community Development system. At the end of that URL add /portal/pwa
  3. Press the Share button
    iOS Mobile App Share icon.
  4. Select Add to Home Screen from the pop-up
    iOS Mobile App Add to Home Screen.
  5. Tap Add in the top right corner to finish installing the PWA
    iOS Mobile App Add button.
  6. The PWA will now be on your home screen

 

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Install a PWA on Android

The default Chrome browser is capable of installing PWAs for Android.

  1. Navigate to the site in Chrome
  2. Press the three-dot icon in the upper right to open the menu
    Android Mobile App Actions.
  3. Select Add to Home screen
    Android Mobile App Add to Home Screen.
  4. Press the Add button in the pop-up
    Android Mobile App Add button.
  5. The PWA is now installed and available on your home screen

 

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Install a PWA on a Windows PC or Mac

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge currently have the best support for PWAs on Windows and Mac OS. The installation process is very similar for both browsers.

  1. Navigate to the site you wish to install as a PWA.
  2. If the site is a PWA, there will be an icon on the right side of the URL bar. Click the icon then click the Install button.
    Mobile App Browser Install.
    Note: Alternatively, you can install the PWA from the three-dot menu. On a Windows PC, the PWA will be available in the start menu. On a Mac, the PWA will be in the launcher and in the spotlight search.
  3. Select where to pin the application and click Allow
    Mobile App Browser Allow button.

 

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