Getting Started Guide

Welcome to Thunkable! If you're looking for a short guide on how to get started building your first app with Thunkable, you're in the right place!

Just follow these simple steps, and you'll be on your way to publishing your app in no time:

Sign in to Thunkable

You can sign up or sign in to Thunkable using your Google account, Apple ID, or email address.

Get to know your Projects Page

You can find your projects page at x.thunkable.com/projects. This is the first page you see when you sign in.

The Design Editor

Designing the visual aspect of your app is accomplished with screens, user interface (UI) components, and navigators. You can combine, style and customize them to give your app personality and style that best suits your brand.​

The Blocks Editor

Thunkable blocks are the building blocks of a great experience for your app users. Every component has its own set of blocks to start or trigger an event and set and change properties.

Preview and Test Your App

There are two ways to test and preview your Thunkable app: Web Preview in your computer's browser or on your mobile device with the Thunkable Live app. These allow you to preview your app's design and test its functionality in real-time.

Check out the Thunkable Education Resources

We encourage you to check out our Thunkable Education resources to familiarize yourself with the platform and expedite the time it takes you to build your first Thunkable app.

Thunkable Academy is Thunkable's self-paced learning environment. With videos that cover the basics and best practices to start, Thunkable Academy is designed to help you quickly and effectively create your own custom, native mobile applications.

We also have a library of short instructional videos available on YouTube.

Engage with the Thunkable Community

The Thunkable Community is a wonderful community of Thunkers dedicated to building the best apps possible and sharing their expertise with the world! Here, you can search for answers, browse questions asked by others, participate in the conversation, and post your own questions for the Community to answer.

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