Setting Up Your IMO Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

IMO is a user-friendly messaging app that allows you to send texts, make voice calls, and video calls, both locally and internationally for free. Setting up your IMO account is a simple process. Follow the step-by-step guide below to get started and start connecting with friends, family, or colleagues.

Step 1: Download and Install IMO

1. For Android Devices:
   • Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
   • In the search bar, type “IMO” and press search.
   • Tap the Install button next to the IMO app.
2. For iOS Devices:
   • Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
   • Search for “IMO” in the search bar.
   • Tap the Get button next to the IMO app to install it on your device.
3. Wait for the installation to complete, and then open the IMO app.

Step 2: Register with Your Phone Number

1. Open IMO: Once the app is installed, tap on the IMO icon to open the app.
2. Choose Your Country: When prompted, you’ll need to select your country from the dropdown list. This will automatically set your country code for your phone number.
3. Enter Your Phone Number:
   • Type in your phone number (including the area code) and click Next.
   • IMO will send a verification code to the phone number you entered via SMS.
4. Enter the Verification Code: Once you receive the SMS with the verification code, input the code into the app to verify your phone number.

Step 3: Set Up Your Profile

1. Add Your Name:
   • After verifying your phone number, you’ll be prompted to enter your name. This is how your contacts will see you on IMO.
   • Tap Next once you’ve entered your name.
2. Set Your Profile Picture (Optional):
   • You can choose to upload a profile picture by tapping on the camera icon.
   • You can either take a new photo or select an image from your gallery.
3. Set Your Status (Optional):
   • IMO lets you set a status message to let your contacts know what you’re up to (e.g., “Available,” “Busy,” etc.). You can skip this step if you prefer not to add one.

Step 4: Grant Permissions

1. Contacts Access: IMO will ask for permission to access your contacts to help you connect with people already using the app.
   • Tap Allow when prompted, so your contacts who are also using IMO will appear in your contact list.
2. Camera and Microphone Access:
   • IMO will request permission to access your device’s camera (for video calls) and microphone (for voice calls). Tap Allow to grant these permissions.

Step 5: Start Using IMO

1. Add Contacts:
   • Once your profile is set up, you’ll be taken to the IMO home screen, where you’ll see your contacts who are already using IMO.
   • You can also tap the + icon to manually search for contacts by name or phone number to start new conversations.
2. Start Messaging:
   • To start a chat, tap on a contact’s name to open the conversation window. You can send text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos.
   • To make a voice or video call, tap the phone or video camera icon at the top of the chat window.
3. Explore Other Features:
   • IMO also allows you to create group chats, share files, and make international calls for free to other IMO users. Explore the app to discover all its features!

Step 6: Customizing IMO Settings (Optional)

1. Profile Settings: Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen to manage your profile, set a custom status, or change your profile picture.
2. Notifications Settings:
   • Go to Settings and then Notifications to manage how and when you want to receive alerts for messages, calls, and other notifications.
3. Privacy Settings:
   • In the Privacy section, you can control who can see your status, profile picture, and last seen time.
4. Data Usage: If you have limited data, you can control data usage in the settings. IMO has a low-data mode that helps you use less mobile data when sending messages or making calls.

Conclusion

Setting up your IMO account is quick and easy. Once you’ve registered and customized your profile, you can start chatting, calling, and sharing media with friends and family around the world—all for free. With IMO’s simple interface and powerful features, you’re ready to stay connected no matter where you are