How to Use
How to use ESPL
Get started in four steps.
Follow the download, signup, initial settings, and challenge steps below. Detailed operations are available in Help.
First-time users — start with “For first-time users” for the shortest route to the big picture.
01 / Flow
Getting started
Download → sign up → initial setup → challenge.
These are the main steps before your first challenge.
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Download
Download the ESPL app for free from the App Store or Google Play.
To the download -
Sign up
Launch the app and create an account by following the on-screen guidance.
See the signup flow -
Initial setup
Review step-data permissions, notifications, and the profile fields shown in the app.
See preparation details -
Challenge
Pick a step goal and period, then create a challenge yourself or join one someone else has set up.
See the challenge concept
02 / Categories
Feature reference by category
Every ESPL feature, organized by category.
Each card may carry two kinds of links:
“Help articles” go to atomic step-by-step manuals with screenshots,
“Read the essay” goes to a narrative write-up of concepts and common pitfalls.
Use Help for task-by-task instructions and the related guides for background and common questions.
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Basics
Overview of ESPL, what to check before use, and screen anatomy. 3 articles.
See the help articles Preparation -
Initial setup
Downloading the app, signing up / logging in, and what to know for Android. 3 articles.
See the help articles Signup & login -
Challenges
Creating, joining, sending steps, finishing a challenge, and receiving payouts. 10 articles.
See the help articles What's a challenge -
Wallet
The in-app wallet, networks, sending and receiving, and history. 5 articles.
See the help articles -
NFTs
MetaMask, OpenSea, αU, and the basics of NFTs. 4 articles.
See the help articles -
BeNavi
Guidance on BeNavi. 1 article.
See the help articles -
Settings
Address book, network, currency, security, FAQ, account deletion, and more. 12 articles.
See the help articles -
Android deep dive
An essay covering Health Connect support and step-sync gotchas for Android users.
Read the essay
04 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Can I start using the app for free?
Yes — downloading ESPL and using the basic features is free.
A sponsored challenge may also involve the sponsorship amount, a 2% operator fee at completion, and network fees. Review the amount shown before confirming an operation.
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Does it support both iPhone and Android?
Yes — both iOS (iPhone) and Android are supported.
ESPL uses step data recorded by your device. On Android, Health Connect may be offered as an optional connection depending on the device and OS.
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What if step counts aren't flowing in?
First, check whether ESPL has permission to use step data recorded by your device.
On Android, Health Connect, health-related permissions, and battery optimization can all affect this. Details are on the Android deep-dive page.
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How do I join a challenge?
You can create a challenge yourself, or join one someone else has set up.
See the challenge overview and the step-by-step Help articles for the current flow.
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Can I use the app without JPYC?
Yes. Day-to-day step tracking and challenges with only a step goal can be used without JPYC.
JPYC is a yen-denominated incentive used when you want to systemize a sponsorship and its distribution. See the JPYC page for details.
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Where should I go when I'm stuck?
Start with the “Getting started” flow and the “Feature reference by category” on this page.
If that doesn't solve it, please reach out at support@espl.jp.
For other questions, please contact us.