Getting Started with Pocket for iOS

Pocket for iOS version 8.0 now features a brand new design that is simpler and more user-friendly than ever before. With this update, you may notice that some features are missing. We want to assure you that we are working hard to bring back some of your favorite features as soon as possible in a future update.  In the meantime, we encourage you to use the Pocket website to access these features.

To learn more about the new Pocket experience for iOS, check our blog post.

Pocket makes it easy to discover great content that’s personalized to your interests, and save this content so you can return to it later – on any device, at any time. To get started with Pocket, you simply need to install the app, create an account, log in, and start saving. In this article, we'll guide you through these steps and show you how to make the most of Pocket's features.


To install Pocket on your iPhone

  1. Visit the App Store and download Pocket on your device.
  2. Tap on the Get button.

To sign up for Pocket on your iPhone

You can sign up for Pocket with a Firefox, Google, or Apple account.

  1. Open the Pocket app.
  2. Tap on the Sign up button.
  3. Select the account you want to use to sign up. You’ll be redirected to the website of that service to continue the registration process.
  4. Enter your email and choose password for the selected account.

To log in to Pocket on your iPhone

You can log in to Pocket with a Firefox account, Google, Apple or a Pocket account.

  1. Open the Pocket app.
  2. Click Log in.
  3. Select the account you want to use to sign up. You’ll be redirected to the website of that service to continue the login process.
  4. Enter your email and password for the selected account.