Getting Started

Everything you need to know to get started with Bantoo.

Creating an Account

Getting started with Bantoo is quick and easy:

  1. 1. Download the Bantoo app from the Google Play Store
  2. 2. Tap “Sign Up”
  3. 3. Enter your name, email address, and create a password
  4. 4. Verify your email address
  5. 5. Set up your profile with a photo and bio
  6. 6. You're ready to start banting!

Posting Your First Bant

A “bant” is a post on Bantoo. Here's how to create one:

  1. 1. Tap the + (compose) button at the bottom of the screen
  2. 2. Write your message
  3. 3. Optionally add a photo or video by tapping the media icon
  4. 4. Tap “Post” to share with the community

Your bant will appear in your followers' feeds and on your profile.

Following Other Users

Follow users to see their bants in your feed:

  1. 1. Find a user through Search or by browsing the feed
  2. 2. Tap on their profile
  3. 3. Tap the “Follow” button
  4. 4. Their bants will now appear in your home feed

You can unfollow a user at any time by visiting their profile and tapping “Unfollow”.

Using Bantrolls

Bantrolls are short-form videos on Bantoo, similar to Reels or TikToks:

  1. 1. Tap the Bantrolls tab to browse short videos
  2. 2. Swipe up to see the next video
  3. 3. Like, comment, or share videos you enjoy
  4. 4. To create a Bantroll, tap the + button and select Video
  5. 5. Record or upload your video and share it

Messaging

Send private messages to other users:

  1. 1. Tap the Messages icon in the navigation bar
  2. 2. Tap “New Message” or select an existing conversation
  3. 3. Search for and select the user you want to message
  4. 4. Type your message and tap send

Messages are private between you and the recipient. You can block users who send unwanted messages.