Welcome

Thank you for downloading PhonePad.  Now all you need to do is install PhonePad and set it up.  That's where these instructions come in.  By following them you will have PhonePad up and running in no time.

Please don't get overwhelmed by the size of this user guide.  There are multiple installation options in this guide but you don't need to use all of them!  It may look like a lot of pages but that's because we go step-by-step through every part of the process, complete with screenshots.  That takes up a lot of pages.  The installation and set up process is fairly straight forward and not difficult.  If you follow each step of the process and don't skip anything, you should be fine.

However, if you do end up tying yourself into a knot and getting yourself into strife, please know that we are here to help you. Get in touch with us and we will get it all sorted out for you quickly.  We can even remotely connect to your computer and set everything up for you if needed.

As part of the preparation, you may want to get a cup, glass or mug of your favorite beverage so you'll be ready to go, although I don't recommend alcohol at this stage.  We do want to finish getting everything installed, after all!

Now, before we get started, we need to work out what type of network you have.  If you are thinking "there are network types?" then please continue to read this section.

If you know the difference between local area networks (LANs) and peer-to-peer networks (P2P), and you know which type of network you have, then skip straight to the relevant section.