Before You Start

Before you start with ESPL

A pre-flight checklist

Four things to know before you download. You don't have to memorize them — once you download the app and follow the on-screen guidance, getting started is straightforward.

What this page covers

  • Supported devices and OS
  • How steps are tracked
  • Permissions and integrations to know
  • Where the wallet and JPYC fit (defer until you need them)

01 / Pre-check

What to check before starting

Supported devices

The ESPL app supports both iPhone (iOS) and Android.

System requirements depend on your OS version. For the supported versions, please check the ESPL app's listing on the App Store or Google Play.

How steps are tracked

ESPL doesn't count steps directly inside the app. Instead, it reads them from your device's health data (HealthKit on iPhone, Google Fit on Android).

You don't need a separate step-counter app. If your device is already recording steps, ESPL will use that data as-is.

Permissions and integrations

ESPL may need a few permissions to operate (reading steps, notifications, etc.). Follow the on-screen guidance and grant what's needed.

Android users may run into extra checks around step-data sync and battery optimization. The Android notes page covers these.

02 / Wallet & JPYC

The wallet and JPYC — read when you need them

ESPL includes an in-app wallet for handling sponsorships, and uses yen-denominated JPYC as the unit.

That said, if you only plan to track your daily steps, you don't have to think about either up front. They appear when you run a challenge with a sponsorship — that's all you need to remember.

If you want to learn about JPYC first, see the JPYC page.

03 / Common Concerns

Common concerns

Four worries we hear most often, answered up front.

Next

What to read next

To keep building your understanding, the pages below are good next stops.