First setup in the MeshCore app
1. Install the app
Section titled “1. Install the app”Get the MeshCore app from Google Play or the App Store (Windows and Mac versions are also available), or use the web app at app.meshcore.nz in Chrome or Edge.
2. Connect your companion
Section titled “2. Connect your companion”Make sure your radio has companion firmware (Bluetooth for a phone, USB for a computer). Open the app and connect to the radio. The app’s Quick Start Guide shows each screen.
3. Pick your radio settings
Section titled “3. Pick your radio settings”Choose a radio preset in the app. For the US, MeshCore’s recommended preset is USA/Canada (Recommended): 910.525 MHz, 62.5 kHz bandwidth, SF7, CR5. If your local network uses something else, match them. In Arizona, ask in the AZCOREMSH Discord.
4. Name yourself and advertise
Section titled “4. Name yourself and advertise”Set your name, then tap Advert. Your companion only advertises when you ask it to, which keeps the airwaves quiet. Repeaters nearby will pass your advert along so others can add you.
5. Add contacts and send a message
Section titled “5. Add contacts and send a message”People and repeaters you hear show up in the app. Add a contact and send a message. The first message floods through repeaters; after the reply comes back, the app remembers the path and uses it for later messages.
Next: Join your local mesh
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Checked on October 18, 2026.