Welcome to BFL Social

The official community app for Big Fish Lake residents.
Here is everything you need to know to get started.

The Top Header

The top menu bar is your control center. It stays locked at the top of your screen as you scroll.

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The Moon (Dark Mode)

Tap the moon icon on the left to switch the app into Dark Mode. This changes the background to black, which is easier on the eyes at night!

The Envelope (Messages)

Tap the envelope to open your Private Messages. You can search the directory for any neighbor and send them a private chat directly.

The Bell (Alerts)

Tap the bell to enable push notifications on your phone so you never miss an urgent community alert or a lost pet announcement.

Pro Tip: Quick Private Messages

You can instantly start a private chat with a neighbor without searching the directory—just tap their round profile picture (avatar) directly on the main feed!

Membership Dues & The Anchor

Paying your annual Property Owners Association dues is now built directly into the app.

How to Pay Your Dues

Tap the green Pay Dues button located in the sliding search menu. A secure form will slide up where you can update your directory information, choose your magazine preferences, and securely pay via Square.

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The Anchor Badge

When you see a dark blue anchor attached to a neighbor's avatar, it means that household has officially paid their BFLPOA membership dues for the year!

Posting & Photos

Share updates and interact with your neighbors.

The Plus Button

Tap the floating blue + button in the bottom right corner of your screen to write a post. You can tap "Add photos" to attach multiple images to your message.

The Vertical Gallery

If a post has photos, tap any image to open the Vertical Gallery. From there, you can scroll through the images, leave comments on individual photos, or tap a photo again to pinch-to-zoom.

Pro Tip: Clicking Names

If you see a post by a neighbor and want to see *only* their posts, just tap their bold name above the message. The app will automatically filter the entire feed to show only their history!