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Apple Human Interface Guidelines: Onboarding
Documents onboarding guidance for helping people start using an app or game quickly, including skippable first-run flows, setup requests, and avoiding unnecessary barriers before first value.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onboarding | Choose onboarding when users need a first-run or new-feature path to understand value, configure essentials, or complete the first meaningful action. | The flow states its user benefit before asking for setup information. | Apple guidance supports skippable first-run onboarding and minimizing barriers before first value. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Onboarding vs empty state vs wizard vs progressive disclosure
Apple guidance supports fast first value, skipping onboarding, and minimizing unnecessary setup barriers.
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Publisher: Apple. Last checked: .