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Getting Started with AirPinpoint

Getting Started with AirPinpoint

Getting Started with AirPinpoint

Welcome to AirPinpoint! This guide will help you quickly set up and start using AirPinpoint to track your AirTags and devices.

Step 1: Sign Up and Access Your Dashboard

  1. Sign Up: Create an account on the AirPinpoint website.
  2. Login: Log in to your account and navigate to your dashboard.

Step 2: Set Up Your iCloud Account

For the best experience, we recommend using a dedicated iCloud account for managing your AirTags.

  1. Sign into iCloud: Sign into your iCloud account on the Mac user you want to use for AirTags.
  2. Enable FindMy: Ensure FindMy is enabled in the iCloud settings.
  3. Enable Location Services: Make sure Location Services is enabled.
  4. Full Disk Access: Grant Full Disk Access to Terminal or the AirPinpoint app.
  5. Check MacOS Version: Ensure your MacOS version is between 11.13 and 14.x.
  6. Swift Version: Ensure you have Swift version 5.5 or higher.
  7. Xcode Developer Tools: Install Xcode Developer Tools if not already installed.

Step 3: Get Your Setup Command

  1. Dashboard: Navigate to the setup section in your AirPinpoint dashboard.
  2. Copy Command: Find and copy your unique setup command.

Step 4: Run Setup Command or Use Mac App

You have two options to complete the setup:

Option A: Mac App (Beta)

  1. API Key: Get your API Key from the dashboard.
  2. Download App: Download and run the AirPinpoint Mac App.
  3. Enter API Key: Enter your API Key into the Mac App.

Option B: Terminal Command (Recommended)

  1. Open Terminal: Open Terminal on your MacOS device.
  2. Paste Command: Paste the copied setup command and press Enter.
  3. Follow Prompts: Follow any additional prompts that appear.

Step 5: Track!

Once setup is complete, you should see your devices in your dashboard. Enable devices you want to keep updated in the dashboard.

  1. Map: Navigate to the map in the left sidebar and you should see your AirTags and devices on a map.
  2. History: Click on an AirTag or device to view its location history.
  3. API: If you're a developer, check out our API docs to learn more about how to use AirPinpoint to track your devices at scale
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