Account Setup Guide

Complete step-by-step guide to setting up your BloodLink Africa account with all necessary information.

Setup Progress

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Complete all steps to unlock full platform features!

Basic Information

3 minutes

Enter your personal details and contact information

What you'll need to do:

Enter your full legal name (as it appears on ID)
Add your date of birth
Select your gender
Provide your phone number
Add your email address
Set your preferred language

Tips: Use your legal name for verification purposes • Phone number will be used for SMS notifications • Email is required for account recovery

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Location & Address

2 minutes

Set your location for finding nearby blood banks

What you'll need to do:

Enter your current address
Set your city and country
Enable location services (optional)
Set your preferred radius for blood bank searches
Add work address (optional)
Set travel preferences

Tips: Accurate location helps find nearby blood banks • You can update your location anytime • Location data is encrypted and secure

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Medical Profile

5 minutes

Complete your health and medical information

What you'll need to do:

Enter your blood type (if known)
Add your height and weight
List any medical conditions
Provide current medications
Add allergy information
Set your donation eligibility status

Tips: Be honest about your medical history • This information ensures safe donations • You can update medical info anytime

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Profile Photo

2 minutes

Upload a profile picture (optional but recommended)

What you'll need to do:

Click the camera icon to upload a photo
Choose a clear, recent photo of yourself
Ensure good lighting and visibility
Crop the image to fit the frame
Review and confirm your photo
Set photo visibility preferences

Tips: Profile photos increase trust and recognition • Use a professional or clear casual photo • You can change your photo anytime

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Notification Preferences

3 minutes

Configure how you want to receive notifications

What you'll need to do:

Enable/disable email notifications
Set up SMS alerts for urgent requests
Configure push notification preferences
Set quiet hours for notifications
Choose notification frequency
Select notification types (donations, requests, updates)

Tips: Enable urgent notifications to help in emergencies • Set quiet hours to avoid disturbances • You can adjust settings anytime

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Privacy & Security

4 minutes

Configure your privacy and security settings

What you'll need to do:

Set profile visibility (public, friends, private)
Control who can contact you
Enable two-factor authentication
Set data sharing preferences
Review privacy policy
Configure security notifications

Tips: Enable two-factor authentication for security • Review privacy settings regularly • Only share necessary information

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Important Notes

• All information is encrypted and stored securely
• You can update your information anytime after setup
• Complete profiles get 40% more matches and opportunities
• Medical information is only shared with verified healthcare providers
• You can skip optional steps and complete them later

After Setup

Once you complete your account setup, you'll be able to:

Request blood donations

Find nearby blood banks

Schedule appointments

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