Before You Open the App: Account & Backup Setup 

Before opening Proloquo2Go, we recommend setting up your Dropbox account right away so you are ready to back up any personalizations to the app.

1. Go to the Utilities folder on the Home screen of the device
2. Open Dropbox
3. Create a free basic account

Opening the App for the First Time

1. Tap Get Started, then tap New User
2. Create a user profile name
3. Choose a language or languages
4. Choose a voice or voices
5. Choose a vocabulary (most common is Crescendo)
6. Choose a vocabulary level (most common is Intermediate Core) 
   • Once inside the app, you can set up Progressive Language to systematically hide buttons. Check out our resources section for more details!
7. Select a grid size. For help choosing, see Choosing a Grid Size
8. Choose a skin tone

For additional guidance, see:
Set Up Proloquo2go
Additional Set Up Tips
Overview of Proloquo2go

Exploring Vocabulary & Finding Words

Start exploring your vocabulary by browsing folders and pages. Use the Word Finder to quickly locate where words live within the system.

To access Word Finder:

1. Tap the four squares icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen
2. Tap the magnifying glass icon

For a walkthrough of the Word Finder, see How to Access Word Finder in Proloquo2Go

Basic Customization: Making the App Personal

Begin simple customizations to better reflect the communicator’s needs and preferences.

For step-by-step instructions, see:
How to Add a Button in Proloquo2go
Add a Photo to an Existing Button 

Protecting Customizations

To prevent unwanted changes, please see How to Restrict Editing in Proloquo2Go

Don’t Forget: Back Up Your App

Regular backups help protect vocabulary and customizations. We recommend backing up:

• After initial setup
• Following major edits
• On a regular schedule

Proloquo2Go makes automatic backups in the app. However, these backups must be exported to Dropbox to be recovered if the device ever needs to be replaced. For full backup instructions, see Backing Up Proloquo2go.

Import Your Backup

To restore a backup, follow these instructions from AssistiveWare.