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What Permissions Does the FieldTask Mobile App Require?

Updated on 12 May 2026

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Learn about the permissions FieldTask may request when you install and run the Mobile App for the first time.

When you install and open the FieldTask Mobile App for the first time, the app will ask you to grant several permissions. These permissions allow FieldTask to provide features such as Job notifications, Proof submission, and location tracking.

The permissions requested include:

  • Notifications — Allows FieldTask to notify you when you are assigned a job.
FieldTask mobile notification permission prompt on onboarding
  • Camera — Allows you to take photos and record videos for Proof.
FieldTask mobile camera and video permission prompt
  • Microphone — Allows you to record audio for Proof.
FieldTask mobile audio recording permission prompt
  • Location — Allows FieldTask to track your location for features such as Route Map and Live Location.
FieldTask mobile location permission prompt with precise access
  • Movement Tracking — Allows FieldTask to access information about your physical activity.
FieldTask mobile physical activity permission prompt
  • All-Time Location — Allows FieldTask to access your location continuously when required for its location-based tracking features.
FieldTask mobile background location permission prompt

These permissions support FieldTask's job management, Proof submission, and GPS tracking features on the Mobile App.

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