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Quick Start Mobile Guide

Welcome to Pl@ntNet! Follow this guide to learn how to use the application and start identifying plants.

Step 1: Download the Application

Pl@ntNet is available for free on the following platforms:

• Android: Google Play Store

• iOS: Apple App Store

Pl@ntNet is also accessible via the web

Step 2: Create an Account

To contribute and access all features, create an account:

1. Open the application.

2. Click on “Create an account”.

3. Fill in the required information.

Step 3: Activate Geolocation

For more accurate identification and for your data to be used in citizen science projects, accept or activate geolocation on your device.

Step 4: Identify a Plant

1. Click the “Identify” button in the application.

2. Take one or more photos of the plant (leaf, flower, fruit, etc.).

3. Submit the image for identification.

4. Browse the galleries and available links to validate one of the identifications proposed by the algorithm.

Step 6: Share your observations

1. Add additional information if you wish (location, notes, etc.).

2. Share your observation so that it can be reviewed by the community and integrated into the Pl@ntNet database.

Step 7: Explore and validate other users’ Observations

1. Go to the “Explore” tab.

2. Browse the community’s recent observations.

3. Use the filters to search by region, species or theme.

4. Review the identifications if you have the skills or vote for the quality of the images. You will thus contribute to the participatory review of the data.