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Peanuts works in any browser, but installing it as an app gives you a better experience with faster loading, offline access, and push notifications.

Why Install?

Faster Access

Launch from your home screen instantly

Push Notifications

Get reminders even when the browser is closed

Offline Mode

View recent entries without internet

Full Screen

No browser UI taking up space

Install on iPhone/iPad

1

Open in Safari

Go to peanutsapp.com in Safari (not Chrome or other browsers).
2

Tap Share Button

Tap the share icon at the bottom of the screen (square with arrow).
3

Add to Home Screen

Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen.”
4

Name and Add

Keep the name “Peanuts” and tap “Add.”
On iOS, you must use Safari. The install option is not available in Chrome, Firefox, or other browsers.

Install on Android

1

Open in Chrome

Go to peanutsapp.com in Chrome.
2

Tap Install Banner

If prompted, tap “Install” on the banner that appears.
3

Or Use Menu

Tap the three-dot menu and select “Install app” or “Add to Home screen.”
4

Confirm

Tap “Install” to add Peanuts to your home screen.

Install on Desktop

Chrome / Edge

1

Look for Install Icon

In the address bar, look for the install icon (monitor with arrow).
2

Click Install

Click the icon and confirm installation.
3

Launch

Peanuts opens in its own window. Find it in your applications.

Other Browsers

Not all desktop browsers support PWA installation. Chrome and Edge work best.

After Installation

Once installed, Peanuts behaves like a native app:
  • Launch: Tap the icon on your home screen or in your app list
  • Notifications: Enable push notifications in Settings for reminders
  • Updates: The app updates automatically in the background

Push Notifications

To receive reminders and alerts:
1

Open Settings

Go to Settings in Peanuts.
2

Find Notifications

Scroll to the Notifications section.
3

Enable Push

Toggle on “Push Notifications” and allow when prompted.
Push notifications require the installed app. Browser notifications work but are less reliable.

Offline Capabilities

Peanuts works offline with full support for entry logging:
  • Instant Logs ⚡ work fully offline (0 credits)
  • View recently accessed helpers and entries
  • Queue entries for sync when online
  • See cached data from your last session
When back online:
  • Data syncs automatically
  • Pending entries are uploaded
  • You’ll see a confirmation toast
For detailed offline functionality, see Offline Mode.

Updating the App

Peanuts updates automatically. When a new version is available:
  1. Close the app completely
  2. Reopen it
  3. The update installs in the background
You don’t need to reinstall from the browser.

Uninstalling

iOS

Long-press the Peanuts icon and tap “Remove App.”

Android

Long-press the icon and drag to “Uninstall” or go to Settings > Apps > Peanuts > Uninstall.

Desktop

Right-click the Peanuts icon in your taskbar or dock and select “Uninstall.”

Troubleshooting

Make sure you’re using Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android/Desktop). Refresh the page and wait a few seconds for the banner to appear.
Check that notifications are enabled both in Peanuts settings and in your device’s system settings for the Peanuts app.
Close and reopen the app to get the latest version. Clear app cache if issues persist.