✦ Step-by-Step Guide

From Download to
Discovered in Minutes

MapMyCard is designed to get you up and running in under 5 minutes. Here's the complete journey.

Step 01

Download the App

Get MapMyCard from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). It's completely free β€” no payment info, no trial, no catch.

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Step 01

Download the App

Get MapMyCard from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). It's completely free β€” no payment info, no trial, no catch.

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Step 02

Allow Location Access

On first open, the app requests location permission. This is the core requirement β€” everything is distance-based. Tap "Allow While Using App" and you're in.

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Step 02

Allow Location Access

On first open, the app requests location permission. This is the core requirement β€” everything is distance-based. Tap "Allow While Using App" and you're in.

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Step 03

Browse Nearby Cards

The Discover page loads immediately. Scroll through cards sorted by distance, filter by business type, flip cards front-to-back, and tap the contact icon to extract phone, email, and website instantly.

No sign-in needed
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Step 03

Browse Nearby Cards

The Discover page loads immediately. Scroll through cards sorted by distance, filter by business type, flip cards front-to-back, and tap the contact icon to extract phone, email, and website instantly.

No sign-in needed
Step 04

Sign In with Google

When you're ready to upload your own card, tap the upload tab and sign in with Google. One tap, done. No passwords, no email verification β€” just your Google account.

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Sign In with Google

When you're ready to upload your own card, tap the upload tab and sign in with Google. One tap, done. No passwords, no email verification β€” just your Google account.

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Step 05

Upload or Capture Your Card

Capture a photo with your camera or upload an existing image of your card's front (required) and back (optional). Select your business type from the list. Confirm β€” your card is now live on the map, visible to everyone within the discovery radius.

⚑ Instant One card per account
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Step 05

Upload or Capture Your Card

Capture a photo with your camera or upload an existing image of your card's front (required) and back (optional). Select your business type from the list. Confirm β€” your card is now live on the map, visible to everyone within the discovery radius.

⚑ Instant One card per account
Step 06

Get Discovered & Connect

Professionals nearby can find your card, flip it, scan your contact details with AI, and reach you directly. You're now part of the local professional network β€” no follow requests, no waiting.

🌟 You're live!
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Get Discovered & Connect

Professionals nearby can find your card, flip it, scan your contact details with AI, and reach you directly. You're now part of the local professional network β€” no follow requests, no waiting.

🌟 You're live!
For Visitors

Discovering Cards
is Effortless

You don't even need an account to start exploring professionals near you.

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Open & Discover

The Discover tab shows nearby cards automatically once you allow location. No account needed.

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Filter by Category

Pick Restaurant, Healthcare, Technology or any custom type β€” the list is admin-managed and always up to date.

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Flip & Read

Tap any card to flip it and see the back side. Tap the image for full-screen zoom.

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Tap to Connect

Hit the contact icon β€” AI extracts phone, email, and website from both sides. One tap to call, email, or visit.

For Card Owners

Getting Your Card
on the Map

One card per account. Manage it anytime. Your card, your control.

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Sign In Once

Use your Google account β€” one tap and you're authenticated. No passwords to forget.

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Capture or Upload Your Card

Take a photo with your camera or pick an existing image from your gallery β€” front side required, back optional. Great for adding QR codes, addresses, or social handles.

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Pick Your Category

Choose the business type that fits. You can change it any time later from the My Card tab.

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Go Live Instantly

Your card is visible to everyone within the discovery radius immediately. Update your location by tapping the city name.

Built on a Rock-Solid
Tech Stack

MapMyCard is powered by Firebase β€” real-time, scalable, and battle-tested by millions of apps.

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Firestore

Real-time NoSQL database for cards, reports, and config

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Firebase Storage

Secure image hosting for card fronts and backs

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Firebase Auth

Google Sign-In with server-side identity verification

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Remote Config

Radius, threshold, and business types β€” all remotely tunable

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AI / ML Kit

On-device text recognition for contact extraction

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iOS & Android

Native mobile experience on both major platforms

Common Questions

No. You can browse and discover nearby business cards without signing in at all. You only need a Google account if you want to upload your own card, report a card, or delete your account.
One card per Google account. This keeps the platform authentic and prevents spam. You can delete your card and upload a new one at any time.
The default discovery radius is 15 km. This is configurable by the platform admin via Firebase Remote Config and can be adjusted without any app update.
You'll see your report count on the My Card page as a warning. If reports reach the admin-set threshold (default: 5), your card is automatically hidden from the feed and you'll see a notice with instructions. You can contact support to appeal.
Your general location coordinates are stored with your card so the app can calculate distances. Other users see distance ("0.3 km away") but never your exact GPS coordinates. No user profile or contact info is stored beyond what's on your card image.
Yes, completely. The Delete Account option removes everything: your Google sign-in link, your uploaded card and its images from Storage, all reports you made on other cards, your block list, and all reports other users made on your card. The app resets to a fresh state.

Ready to Get Started?

Download the app, allow location, and start discovering professionals near you in under a minute.

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