Getting Started
Install, explore, and get the most out of BrightLoop Local.
What is BrightLoop Local?
BrightLoop Local is a community discovery app for finding local businesses, events, and food trucks in your area.
Think of it like a local “what’s happening” hub that helps you explore and support your community.
Do I need an account to use the app?
How do I find things near me?
Accounts
Login, password help, and common account questions.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
Can I delete my account?
Why can’t I log in?
Most common causes:
- Wrong email or password (try reset)
- Weak connection (switch Wi‑Fi/cellular)
- App version is outdated (update from the App Store)
Businesses
Listings, hours, contact info, and updates.
How do businesses get listed in the app?
I found wrong info for a business. How do I report it?
Can I advertise or feature my business in the app?
Events
Finding events and sharing what’s happening.
Where do events come from?
How do I submit an event?
Why don’t I see my event yet?
Location
How location is used (and how to turn it on/off).
Why does the app ask for my location?
How do I turn location on or off?
Notifications
Updates about events, announcements, and local highlights.
What kind of notifications will I get?
I’m not receiving notifications. How do I fix it?
Try this:
- Settings → Notifications → BrightLoop Local → turn on Allow Notifications
- Open the app once (some phones won’t deliver until first open)
- Update the app to the latest version
Troubleshooting
Quick fixes for the most common issues.
The app is slow or not loading. What should I do?
Start with the basics:
- Switch between Wi‑Fi and cellular
- Close the app and reopen
- Restart your phone
- Update the app
If it still happens, contact support with what you were doing and your iPhone model + iOS version.
I found a bug. How do I report it?
- What you expected to happen
- What happened instead
- Steps to reproduce (if you can)
- Screenshots (if possible)