TL;DR: Switch from WhatsApp to Karl Konnekt (1-week, zero fluff)
Step-by-step: Switching from WhatsApp to Karl Konnekt. This TL;DR guide shows Kaptns exactly how to onboard, share the QR/link once, and start creating Hops — while Joeys install the app, finish the quick setup wizard, and get push-invites automatically. Less chat chaos, more “Hop On.”
Quick onboarding + migration guide for:
- Kangaroo Kaptns (you manage Hops in Kaptn Karl)
- Joeys (your clients join via Karl Konnekt)
Part A — Kaptns (setup once, then just create Hops)
A1) Important for iOS Kaptns (Kaptn Karl)
- If you use the Kaptn Karl iOS app: onboard on the web first at kaptn.karlkonnekt.app, then log in on iOS.
A2) Create your Kaptn (Kaptn Karl)
- Open Kaptn Karl (web) → sign up / log in.
- Follow the Setup Wizard (it’s intentionally simple).
A3) (Optional) Set up payouts (mandatory for iOS)
- In Kaptn Karl: Profile → Details → Stripe Setup Wizard
- Follow the Stripe steps until it’s done.
A4) Create your first Hop
(or do this step after onboarding your clients, so they'll receive those neat invites via push-notification right away)
- Create Hop → set:
- Title
- Date & time
- Capacity
- Price (free or paid)
- Location is pre-filled with your default/primary location.
A5) Share your Kaptn onboarding QR/link
Best flow:
- Open your Dashboard in Kaptn Karl
- Tap the QR-code / onboarding link
- Tap Share
- Share it into your WhatsApp group (or wherever your clients hang out)
A6) Post ONE bridge message in WhatsApp (then stop taking RSVPs there)
Copy/paste:
Hey guys, bookings are moving to Karl Konnekt 🦘
- Install the Karl Konnekt mobile app
- Open the onboarding link.
- Then complete the short setup wizard — make sure you select me as your Kaptn. After that you’ll see my upcoming Hops in your Karl dashboard and receive invite notifications for new Hops (classes).
Part B — Joeys (join once, then you’re set)
B1) Start from your Kaptn’s onboarding link
When you open it, you’ll see:
- Install Mobile App
- Open Onboarding URL
B2) Do the one-time Setup Wizard
- Enter your name
- Set your location
- Confirm the Kaptn who invited you (shown in the flow)
B3) You’ll be Konnekted after the Setup Wizard
- After you complete the setup wizard, you’re automatically Konnekted with that Kaptn.
B4) Receive Hop invites (push notifications only)
- Once you’re Konnekted, new Hops from that Kaptn trigger push notifications.
- You can always open Karl Konnekt → Dashboard to see upcoming Hops from Kaptns you’re Konnekted with.
One-week switch (Kaptn checklist)
- Day 1: Finish Kaptn setup (web) + create your next Hop(s)
- Day 2: Share your Dashboard QR/onboarding link in WhatsApp
- Day 3–6: Help 1–2 people who get stuck (usually “install app → open link”)
- Day 7: Bookings happen in Karl Konnekt; WhatsApp stays for chatter (optional), not RSVPs
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