User Onboarding
This guide walks you through setting up your BetterStep account and personalizing your recovery experience.
Account Creation
Create your account using one of two methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Email Registration | Enter your email and create a secure password |
| Google Sign-in | Use your existing Google account for quick setup |
Profile Setup
Complete your profile in five steps to personalize your experience:
Step 1: Demographics
Provide basic information:
- Age, height, weight, gender
Accessibility Check-in
Indicate any physical limitations or disabilities that may affect your ability to complete certain activities:
| Accessibility Option | Effect on Quests |
|---|---|
| Mobility limitations | Seated or stationary alternatives offered |
| Visual impairment | Audio-focused quests prioritized |
| Hearing impairment | Visual/text-based content prioritized |
| Chronic pain/fatigue | Lower-intensity physical options |
| No limitations | Full range of physical quests available |
This ensures you receive appropriate quests that match your capabilities—physical activity quests will be adapted accordingly.
Step 2: Addiction Selection
Select all addiction types that apply to you:
| Addiction Type |
|---|
| Alcohol |
| Nicotine |
| Drugs |
| Gambling |
| Gaming |
| Pornography |
| Other |
The app supports tracking multiple addictions simultaneously.
Step 3: Severity Assessment
Complete a brief assessment for each addiction type. This helps personalize:
- Your therapeutic quests
- Risk score calculation
- AI coach responses
Step 4: Recovery Dates
Enter your quit date for each selected addiction. This establishes your clean days baseline and enables milestone tracking.
Step 5: Motivation
Record your reasons for recovery. This information:
- Supports your AI coach interactions
- Provides personalized encouragement
- Helps during challenging moments
AI Coach Setup
Personalize your AI assistant for the best experience:
Voice Preference
- Female
- Male
- Neutral
Communication Style
| Style | Description |
|---|---|
| Calming | Gentle, soothing responses for anxiety and stress |
| Motivational | Energizing, encouraging messages to boost drive |
| Friendly | Warm, conversational tone like talking to a friend |
Health Device Connection
BetterStep Health Device (Primary)
Coming Soon - The BetterStep Health Device will provide primary biomarker monitoring with continuous, clinical-grade data optimized for recovery support.
Third-Party Devices (Supplementary)
For users with existing wearables, supplementary data can be synced from:
| Device | Role | Data Types |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Health | Supplementary | Activity, sleep, heart rate |
| Fitbit | Supplementary | Activity, sleep, HRV |
| Garmin | Supplementary | Activity, sleep, stress |
| Oura | Supplementary | Sleep, readiness, HRV |
| Whoop | Supplementary | Recovery, strain, sleep |