How to Set Up Pocket with Flipboard
Launch Flipboard., Sign in., Flip through pages., Go to Settings., Select “Read Later.” Swipe down on the menu until you see the “Read Later” option., Select Pocket., Log into Pocket., Read the connection details., Authorize connection with...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Launch Flipboard.
Locate the app on your mobile device.
It has the red app icon with the letter “F” on it.
Tap on it. -
Step 2: Sign in.
Tap the “Sign In” link on the top right corner of the welcome screen to access the login screen, and then enter your username and password for your Flipboard account.
You can also tap on any of the buttons for Twitter, Google+, and Facebook to sign in with your social network account.
If you’re already logged in, you can skip this step. , The pages you’ve saved and are following on Flipboard will be displayed.
Flip through them if you want. , At the lower right corner of every screen, there’s a gear button.
Tap on it.
The Settings window will appear. , Tap on it.
The list of Read Later Services available on Flipboard will be displayed.
You may see Reading List, Instapaper, Pocket, and Readability. , Tap on Pocket from the options.
The Pocket app will immediately load, putting Flipboard in the background., Enter your Pocket username and password when prompted then tap the “Log In” button.
If you’re already logged in, you won’t be prompted anymore. , An information screen will load with Pocket.
It details what Flipboard and Pocket can do with your information. , Tap the “Authorize” button on the bottom of the screen.
Flipboard and Pocket will connect, and both your accounts will be linked.
You will be brought back to Flipboard, and Pocket will now be selected as your Read Later Service.
You can now save articles from Flipboard directly to Pocket for reading later or for future reference. -
Step 3: Flip through pages.
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Step 4: Go to Settings.
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Step 5: Select “Read Later.” Swipe down on the menu until you see the “Read Later” option.
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Step 6: Select Pocket.
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Step 7: Log into Pocket.
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Step 8: Read the connection details.
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Step 9: Authorize connection with Flipboard.
Detailed Guide
Locate the app on your mobile device.
It has the red app icon with the letter “F” on it.
Tap on it.
Tap the “Sign In” link on the top right corner of the welcome screen to access the login screen, and then enter your username and password for your Flipboard account.
You can also tap on any of the buttons for Twitter, Google+, and Facebook to sign in with your social network account.
If you’re already logged in, you can skip this step. , The pages you’ve saved and are following on Flipboard will be displayed.
Flip through them if you want. , At the lower right corner of every screen, there’s a gear button.
Tap on it.
The Settings window will appear. , Tap on it.
The list of Read Later Services available on Flipboard will be displayed.
You may see Reading List, Instapaper, Pocket, and Readability. , Tap on Pocket from the options.
The Pocket app will immediately load, putting Flipboard in the background., Enter your Pocket username and password when prompted then tap the “Log In” button.
If you’re already logged in, you won’t be prompted anymore. , An information screen will load with Pocket.
It details what Flipboard and Pocket can do with your information. , Tap the “Authorize” button on the bottom of the screen.
Flipboard and Pocket will connect, and both your accounts will be linked.
You will be brought back to Flipboard, and Pocket will now be selected as your Read Later Service.
You can now save articles from Flipboard directly to Pocket for reading later or for future reference.
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