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Overview

High IQ uses Clerk for authentication, which means you sign in with your existing Apple or Google account. There are no passwords to manage, no email verification codes to enter, and no separate accounts to create. Your identity is verified through Apple or Google’s secure authentication systems.

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Creating Your Account

1

Download High IQ

Get the app from the App Store. High IQ is free to download and use.
2

Tap Get Started

When you open the app for the first time, you’ll see a welcome screen introducing High IQ. Tap Get Started to begin the sign-up process.
3

Choose Your Sign-In Method

You’ll be presented with two options:
  • Continue with Apple — Uses your Apple ID. You can choose to share or hide your email address using Apple’s private relay feature.
  • Continue with Google — Uses your Google account. Your name and profile photo are imported automatically.
Sign in with Apple is recommended on iOS. It supports Face ID and Touch ID for fast, seamless authentication on future logins.
4

Confirm Permissions

Depending on your sign-in method, you may be asked to confirm permissions through Apple or Google’s standard consent flow. This is a one-time step.
5

Complete Your Profile

After signing in, you can optionally set a display name and avatar. These are visible only within the app and are not shared publicly.
6

Start Exploring

You are now signed in and ready to go. The app opens to your Dashboard, where you can begin discovering strains, building your stash, and more.

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What Information Do We Collect?

When you create an account, the following is stored:
InformationSourcePurpose
NameApple/Google profileDisplay name in the app
EmailApple/Google profileAccount identification (never shared)
Profile photoApple/Google profile (optional)Avatar display
Authentication tokenClerkSecure session management
If you use Sign in with Apple and choose to hide your email, Apple generates a private relay address (e.g., abc123@privaterelay.appleid.com). High IQ never sees your real email in this case.
Your account data is stored securely through Clerk (authentication) and Convex (user data). We do not sell or share your personal information. See our Data & Privacy page for full details.

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Signing In on a New Device

Since High IQ uses Apple or Google authentication, signing in on a new device is straightforward:
1

Open High IQ

Download and open the app on your new device.
2

Choose the Same Sign-In Method

Select the same Apple or Google account you originally used. Your data syncs automatically.
3

Verify Your Identity

Complete Face ID, Touch ID, or your Google account verification. No separate password is needed.
Make sure you sign in with the same method you originally used. If you created your account with Apple, signing in with Google will create a separate, empty account.

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Troubleshooting Sign-Up

Make sure you have a stable internet connection. The sign-in screen requires connectivity to reach Clerk’s authentication servers. Try closing and reopening the app.
Go to Settings > Apple ID > Sign-In & Security on your device and ensure you are signed in to your Apple ID. Also check that High IQ has not been restricted under Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
This can happen if Google Play Services is out of date or if a VPN is interfering. Try disabling your VPN temporarily and ensure your Google account is active.
If you signed in with both Apple and Google, you may have two separate accounts. Contact support and we can help merge them.