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links:meshcore:quickstart:home [2026/09/10 22:29] – [What is MeshCore?] va7filinks:meshcore:quickstart:home [2026/09/10 22:54] (current) – [Connect to your MeshCore Device] va7fi
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 ====== MeshCore Quick Start Guide ====== ====== MeshCore Quick Start Guide ======
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 This page was adapted from Liam Cottle's [[https://files.liamcottle.net/MeshCore/Documentation/MeshCore_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf |MeshCore Quick Start Guide]] (November 2025).  Our version contains updates and regional settings used on the South West Coast of BC. This page was adapted from Liam Cottle's [[https://files.liamcottle.net/MeshCore/Documentation/MeshCore_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf |MeshCore Quick Start Guide]] (November 2025).  Our version contains updates and regional settings used on the South West Coast of BC.
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 Download an up-to-date [[mpdf>|PDF version]] of this page. Download an up-to-date [[mpdf>|PDF version]] of this page.
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-{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-0.png?0x100|}} \\ Two MeshCore nodes, often used as personal //companion// devices.+{{:links:meshcore:quickstart:mqsg-0.png?0x100|}} \\ MeshCore nodes used as //companion// devices.
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   * Each person that wants to send messages will need their own companion node.   * Each person that wants to send messages will need their own companion node.
  
-===== Download the MeshCore App =====+==== Download the MeshCore App ====
   * Search for "MeshCore" by "Liam Cottle" on [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamcottle.meshcore.android|Google Play]] or the [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meshcore/id6742354151 |Apple App Store]].   * Search for "MeshCore" by "Liam Cottle" on [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamcottle.meshcore.android|Google Play]] or the [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meshcore/id6742354151 |Apple App Store]].
   * Alternatively, download for Windows, MacOS and Web from [[https://meshcore.io]]   * Alternatively, download for Windows, MacOS and Web from [[https://meshcore.io]]
   * You should save an offline copy of the software so it’s available without the internet.   * You should save an offline copy of the software so it’s available without the internet.
  
-===== Where to buy MeshCore nodes? =====+==== Where to buy MeshCore nodes? ====
   * Recommended devices are listed at [[https://meshcore.io]]   * Recommended devices are listed at [[https://meshcore.io]]
   * Alternatively, supported devices listed on [[https://meshcore.io/flasher]] can be purchased online from overseas suppliers such as [[https://aliexpress.com |AliExpress]] or [[https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro-p-6454.html |SeeedStudio]], or  [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/seeedstudio-wio-tracker-l1-pro-w-oled-3d-printed-casing |Robot Shop]] in Canada.   * Alternatively, supported devices listed on [[https://meshcore.io/flasher]] can be purchased online from overseas suppliers such as [[https://aliexpress.com |AliExpress]] or [[https://www.seeedstudio.com/Wio-Tracker-L1-Pro-p-6454.html |SeeedStudio]], or  [[https://ca.robotshop.com/products/seeedstudio-wio-tracker-l1-pro-w-oled-3d-printed-casing |Robot Shop]] in Canada.
  
 ===== Flash the Firmware ===== ===== Flash the Firmware =====
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-On Linux, you may have to add the ''dialout'' group to your user.  To do that, type the following in the terminal replacing ''USER'' with your username and reboot your computer:<code bash>+On Linux, you may have to add the "dialout" group to your user.  To do that, type the following in the terminal replacing "USER" with your username and reboot your computer:<code bash>
 sudo usermod -a -G dialout USER sudo usermod -a -G dialout USER
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   * Open the MeshCore app ([[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamcottle.meshcore.android|Android]], [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meshcore/id6742354151?platform=iphone |iOS]], [[https://app.meshcore.nz/|Web App]], [[https://github.com/liamcottle/meshcore.js|NodeJS]], [[https://github.com/fdlamotte/meshcore-cli|Python]])   * Open the MeshCore app ([[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liamcottle.meshcore.android|Android]], [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meshcore/id6742354151?platform=iphone |iOS]], [[https://app.meshcore.nz/|Web App]], [[https://github.com/liamcottle/meshcore.js|NodeJS]], [[https://github.com/fdlamotte/meshcore-cli|Python]])
   * Navigate to the Settings (the gear in the top right corner)   * Navigate to the Settings (the gear in the top right corner)
-  * Scroll down to the ''Extra Tools'' section and select ''Export Config'' +  * Scroll down to the "Extra Tools" section and select "Export Config" 
-  * ''Select All'' and click on the check mark in the top right corner to save the ''.json'' file to your phone.+  * "Select All" and click on the check mark in the top right corner to save the ".json" file to your phone.
  
 Flash the Meshcore Firmware: Flash the Meshcore Firmware:
   * Connect the companion device to your computer via USB.   * Connect the companion device to your computer via USB.
-  * Go to https://meshcore.io/flasher (using a Chromium Browswer).+  * Go to https://meshcore.io/flasher (using a <wrap important>Chromium Browser</wrap>).
   * Select your device   * Select your device
   * Select Companion Bluetooth   * Select Companion Bluetooth
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   * Skip Setup   * Skip Setup
   * Navigate to the Settings (the gear in the top right corner)   * Navigate to the Settings (the gear in the top right corner)
-  * Scroll down to the ''Extra Tools'' section and select ''Import Config'' +  * Scroll down to the "Extra Tools" section and select "Import Config" 
-  * Click on ''Select File'' +  * Click on "Select File" 
-  * Select the ''*.json'' file +  * Select the "*.json" file 
-  * ''Select All'' and click on the check mark in the top right corner.+  * "Select All" and click on the check mark in the top right corner.
  
 See [[https://scottbaker.ca/meshcore/getting-started|Scott Baker's article]] for more information. See [[https://scottbaker.ca/meshcore/getting-started|Scott Baker's article]] for more information.
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 If you’re having trouble pairing with Bluetooth, try rebooting your phone. If you’re having trouble pairing with Bluetooth, try rebooting your phone.
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 ===== Set your Public Display Name ===== ===== Set your Public Display Name =====
 You should now rename your MeshCore node.  The name you choose will be seen by other users on the MeshCore network. You should now rename your MeshCore node.  The name you choose will be seen by other users on the MeshCore network.
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   * Create/Join Private Channels   * Create/Join Private Channels
   * Create/Join Public Hashtag Channels   * Create/Join Public Hashtag Channels
-  * Backup / Export Config +  * <del>Backup / Export Config</del> 
-  * Restore / Import Config+  * <del>Restore / Import Config</del>
   * Repeater Trace Tools   * Repeater Trace Tools
   * Discover Nearby Nodes   * Discover Nearby Nodes
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