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Setup – KoboToolbox
setup and install kobotool box
before getting started with KoboToolbox, it is important to consider the following
requirements:
1.Mobile app
is only available for Android. There are two choices: ODK Collect and
KoboCollect. The choice between the two depends on your personal preference.
Both apps provide similar functions for collecting data using forms created in
KoboToolbox.
2.The Iphone
user is recommended to use BlueStacks to install KoboCollect or may try to use
GIC Collect.
installation
The installation of KoboToolbox involves creating an account, installing the necessary mobile app, and setting up a mobile app to connect with the KoboToolbox Account
Create KoboToolbox Account
The first step for all users when getting started with KoboToolbox is to create an account. This article will guide you through the steps for creating an account and signing in to your account
How to access KoboToolbox
There are three ways to access KoboToolbox:
Public servers
Most users access KoboToolbox using one of the public servers listed on the Sign up page. The Global KoboToolbox Server is used by the majority of our users. The European Union KoboToolbox Server is hosted in Ireland and is used by organizations that require or prefer data hosting in the European Union (EU).
private servers
Many large organizations have their own private KoboToolbox server. If your organization has a private server, you can access your account via your organization’s server URL.
Install KoboToolbox on your own server
Advanced users can install KoboToolbox on their own server (or on a local computer or device) using Docker. For more details on how to install your own instance of KoboToolbox, visit our kobo-install repository on GitHub.
Creating an account
- To create a new account on KoboToolbox, go to the KoboToolbox Home page and click SIGN UP on the menu. This will take you to the Sign in or create an account page of the website.
- The two public KoboToolbox servers are listed on this page.
The Global KoboToolbox Server is used by the majority of our users.
The European Union KoboToolbox Server is hosted in Ireland and is used by organizations that require or prefer data hosting in the EU.
- Click CREATE AN ACCOUNT on the server of your choice.
- On the Create an account page, enter the details on the form and click CREATE ACCOUNT.
KoboToolbox will send you an email with a link to activate your account. If you did not get the activation email, check your spam folder. For more help, you can also read the support article Didn’t Receive Activation Link After Signing Up.
- Sign in to the email address you used when creating your account and click the activation link sent to you. This will automatically sign you into KoboToolbox