Getting Started

Learn how to use DetectorOS in the field

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Welcome to DetectorOS

DetectorOS is a field intelligence platform for metal detecting, relic hunting, treasure hunting, and outdoor exploration. This guide walks you through your first hunt from account setup to logging finds and reviewing your route.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Open DetectorOS and tap Create Account.

1. Enter your email address.

2. Create a secure password.

3. Verify your email if prompted.

4. Log in and open your dashboard.

Step 2: Explore the Dashboard

The dashboard is your command center. From here, you can open your map, routes, find logger, team tools, and DetectorOS Pro.

Map tools help you understand your field area.

Routes help you track where you searched.

Find Logger helps preserve every discovery.

DetectorOS Pro unlocks advanced tools.

Step 3: Plan Your Hunt

DetectorOS Map screen

Open the Map screen before heading out. Identify your hunt area, review weather conditions, check access permissions, and decide your search pattern.

Tip: Grid-style searches can help you cover ground more consistently than random walking.

Step 4: Track a Route

DetectorOS Hunt Routes screen

Use Hunt Routes to record your movement during a session. This helps you review where you searched, avoid repeating the same area, and save productive locations for future hunts.

Step 5: Log a Find

DetectorOS Find Logger screen

When you recover an item, open Find Logger and save the details.

Add a photo.

Add notes and item details.

Save GPS location and time.

Build your personal hunt history.

Step 6: Review Your Hunt

After your session, review your saved routes and finds. Over time, DetectorOS becomes your personal detecting journal, helping you understand productive areas and patterns.

Step 7: Use Team Operations

DetectorOS Team screen

Team Operations helps organize group hunts, coordinate activity, and support shared detecting sessions.

Step 8: Upgrade to DetectorOS Pro

DetectorOS Pro screen

DetectorOS Pro unlocks unlimited finds, unlimited routes, advanced weather intelligence, cloud sync, export tools, and premium field operations.

DetectorOS Pro Monthly: $3.99/month

Field Safety Tips

Always get permission before detecting.

Respect private property and posted rules.

Follow local laws and protected-site regulations.

Fill holes properly and leave sites cleaner than you found them.

Monitor weather and field conditions.

Need Help?

Email support: rayray579@gmail.com