Nigama Connect User Guide

1. Getting Started

Installing the App

Nigama Connect is available on both major mobile platforms. To install:

Android (Google Play Store):

• Open the Google Play Store on your Android device
• Tap the search bar and type "Nigama Connect"
• Tap the app from the search results
• Tap "Install" and wait for the download to complete
• Once installed, tap "Open" to launch the app

iOS (Apple App Store):

• Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad
• Tap the search bar and type "Nigama Connect"
• Tap the app from the search results
• Tap "Get" (you may need to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password)
• Once installed, tap "Open" to launch the app

Language Selection

When you open the app for the very first time, you will land on the Get Started screen. The very first thing you'll be asked to do is select your preferred language.

Nigama Connect supports 18 languages:

How to select your language:

• On the Get Started screen, you will see a list or dropdown of supported languages
• Tap your preferred language
• The app interface will switch to that language immediately
• Tap the "Get Started" button to proceed

Login & Registration

After selecting your language, you will be taken to the Login / Sign Up screen.

Before you log in, please read the Terms and Conditions that are displayed on this screen. These outline how the app works, your data rights, and your responsibilities as a user. Tapping "Continue" confirms you have read and agree to the terms.

Logging in with your Phone Number:

• Enter your mobile number in the phone number field
• Do not add country codes like +91 — the app uses Indian numbers by default and handles the country code automatically
• Tap "Continue"

Logging in with your Email Address:

• If you are from outside India or prefer using email, tap the email option
• Enter your full email address (e.g., yourname@email.com)
• Tap "Continue"

OTP Verification

After entering your phone number or email, you will be taken to the OTP (One-Time Password) Verification screen.

• An OTP will be sent to your phone number (via SMS) or your email address (via email)
• Enter the 4 or 6-digit OTP in the verification field
• Tap "Verify" to continue

If you didn't receive the OTP:

• Wait a few seconds and check again
• Tap "Resend OTP" at the bottom of the screen to request a new code

If you entered the wrong phone number or email:

• Tap the "Change" button to go back to the login screen and correct your credentials

Invitation Code

After verifying your OTP, a modal window will appear asking whether you have an Invitation Code.

What is an Invitation Code?

An invitation code is a unique code shared by a family member or friend who is already using Nigama Connect. Entering this code automatically links you to their family tree or friend circle, saving you the effort of building connections from scratch.

If you have an invitation code:

• Enter the code in the field provided
• The app will display details about who sent the code and what family or group you will be joining
• Review the information carefully
• Tap "Confirm" to accept and join that family tree or connection
• Tap "Cancel" if the details are incorrect and you do not wish to proceed

If you do not have an invitation code:

• Simply tap "Skip and Continue" to proceed without a code
• You can always be added to family trees and friend groups later

2. Basic Profile Setup

After the invitation code step, you will be taken to the Basic Profile Setup screen. This is where you provide your essential personal information.

Adding Your Profile Picture

• At the top of the screen, you will see a circular placeholder with a camera icon
• Tap the placeholder or camera icon
• Choose one of two options:

• Take a Photo – Opens your camera to take a new selfie or photo
• Choose from Gallery – Opens your phone's gallery to select an existing photo

• Your selected photo will appear in the profile circle

Required Information

The following fields are mandatory and must be filled before you can continue:

• First Name – Your given name
• Last Name – Your family surname (minimum 3 characters)
• Gender – Select Male, Female, or Other from the dropdown
• Email – A valid email address (may be pre-filled if you signed up with email)
• Phone – Your mobile number with at least 10 digits (may be pre-filled if you signed up with phone)

Optional Information

These fields are helpful but not required to proceed:

• Date of Birth – Tap the date field to open a calendar and select your birth date. This allows the app to show birthday reminders to your family and friends
• Marital Status – Select from Single, Married, Divorced, or Widowed
• Caste – Select from the dropdown list, or choose "Others" to type your own caste name (minimum 2 characters)

Saving Your Basic Profile

• Once all required fields are filled, scroll to the bottom of the screen
• Tap the "Save and Continue" button
• The app will save your information to the server (you will see a loading animation)
• If successful, you will automatically be taken to the Complete Profile screen
• If there is an error, a message will appear explaining what needs to be corrected

Common error messages:

• *"Please fill all required fields"* – Some mandatory information is missing
• *"Last name must be at least 3 characters"* – Your surname is too short
• *"Please enter a valid email address"* – The email format is incorrect
• *"Phone number must be at least 10 digits"* – Your phone number is too short

3. Complete Profile Setup

After saving your basic profile, you will be taken to the Complete Profile screen. Here you can add richer details about yourself. All fields on this screen are optional, but filling more fields increases your profile completion percentage and makes it easier for family and friends to know you.

Professional Information

• Occupation – Enter your current job title or profession (e.g., Software Engineer, Teacher, Business Owner)
• Education – Enter your highest educational qualification (e.g., B.Tech, MBA, 12th Grade)

Personal Details

• Blood Group – Select from the dropdown (A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-, AB+, AB-)
• Languages – Languages you speak
• Alive – Indicates whether this profile is for a living person (relevant when building family trees for deceased members)
• Biography – A free-text area where you can write about yourself — your interests, hobbies, achievements, or anything you want your connections to know about you

Location Information

You can fill in your location manually or use the map picker:

Using the Map Picker:

• Tap "Pick Location"
• You will be taken to a map screen
• Navigate the map and tap on your exact location
• Tap "Confirm"
• All location fields will be auto-filled based on your selection

Manual Location Entry:

• Hometown – The city or town where you grew up
• Current City / Town – Where you currently live
• Area / Street – Your street or locality name
• State – Your state or province
• Pincode – Your postal code
• Country – Select your country from the dropdown

Adding Additional Photos

• Scroll to the "Upload Photos" section at the bottom
• You will see up to three empty photo slots
• Tap any empty slot to add a photo
• Choose to take a new photo or select from your gallery
• Repeat to add up to 3 additional photos (plus your profile picture, for a total of 4)

These photos will be visible on your home screen as a scrollable gallery for your connections.

Enabling Special Features

Open to Work:

• Find the "Open to Work" toggle
• Tap it to turn it on (it turns green when active)
• This creates a post in the Classifieds section visible to all your connections
• The post will expire after 30 days
• You can disable it anytime by toggling it off

Matrimony:

• Find the "Matrimony" toggle
• Tap it to turn it on (it turns green when active)
• This creates a matrimony profile visible to your connections
• You can disable it anytime by toggling it off

Completing Setup

• Tap "Finish Setup" when you're ready
• A progress bar will appear showing the save status
• If you enabled Open to Work, a classified post is created automatically
• If you enabled Matrimony, a matrimony profile is created automatically
• Once complete, you will be taken to the main Dashboard

Skipping the Complete Profile:

• If you want to come back to this later, tap "Skip"
• You can complete your profile anytime from the Account tab

4. Dashboard (Home Screen)

The Dashboard is your home base in Nigama Connect. Every time you open the app, this is the first screen you see.

Top Section

• Greeting – The app greets you by name
• Profile Completion Circle – A circular indicator showing your profile completion percentage. Tap it to see which fields are still missing
• Photo Gallery – If you added photos in your Complete Profile, they scroll side-by-side across the top. Tap the camera icon to add more photos from your gallery or camera
• Notification Bell – Tap to view all your notifications. A badge number shows how many unread notifications you have

Connection Counts

The Dashboard shows live count cards for:

Tap any card to navigate directly to that section.

Main Feature Buttons

Below the count cards, you'll find quick-access buttons for all major features:

• Family Tree
• Relatives Tree
• Friends Tree
• Events
• Classifieds
• Matrimony
• Messages
• Open to Work

Activities Section

Scroll down on the Dashboard to find the Activities section, which shows:

• Upcoming Events
• New Matrimony Profiles
• Recent Classifieds
• Open to Work posts from your network

Search Bar

A search bar is available at the top of the Dashboard. Tap it to search for people, events, or classifieds across your network.

Refreshing the Dashboard

Pull down from the top of the screen and release to refresh all data. The latest counts, notifications, and activities will be loaded from the server.

5. Family Tree

The Family Tree feature is the heart of Nigama Connect. It allows you to build, visualize, and manage your entire family structure across multiple generations.

Accessing the Family Tree

• Tap "Family Tree" on the Dashboard, or
• Tap the Family Tree icon in the bottom navigation bar

Views Available

List View: Shows all family members in a scrollable list format. This is the default view when you first set up your tree.

Tree View: Shows your family in a traditional tree diagram format. You can:

• Pinch to zoom in and out
• Drag to navigate around the tree
• Tap any member card to see their details

Activities Tab: Shows recent activities related to your family tree (additions, edits, invitations).

User Guide Tab: In-app help documentation for the Family Tree feature.

Adding Family Members

When you first open the Family Tree, you will see yourself as the only member (in list view). Tap on your own card to see the available options.

Adding Parents

• Tap your own card in the list or tree view
• Select "Add Parents"
• Enter your father's and mother's names
• Enter their Date of Birth (an approximate date is acceptable if you don't know the exact date — a date is required to maintain tree integrity)
• Optionally upload supporting documents (photos, certificates)

If your parents are already on Nigama Connect:

• Enter their name or email in the search field
• The system will show matching profiles
• Tap "Send Invite" to send them an invitation to link to your tree
• When they accept, your tree becomes their child tree and their family merges with yours

If your parents are not on Nigama Connect yet:

• Add them as temporary members — they will appear in your tree but cannot log in
• Later, when they join the app, tap their card → "View Details" → "Share Invite Code"
• Share the code with them before they sign up
• When they sign up using that code, they are automatically linked to your tree as a full member

Adding a Spouse

• Tap your own card in the tree
• Select "Add Spouse"
• Enter your spouse's name and date of birth

If your spouse is already on Nigama Connect:

• Search for them by name or email
• Send them an invite
• When they accept, they join your family tree
• If your spouse already has their own family tree built, that tree automatically becomes a Relatives Tree (their family becomes your relatives)

If your spouse is not on Nigama Connect yet:

• Add them as a temporary member
• Share the invite code with them to join later

Adding Children

• Tap on yourself (or your spouse) in the tree
• Select "Add Child"
• Follow the same process as adding parents — either invite an existing app user or add as a temporary member

Adding Siblings

To add a sibling, you must add them as a child of your parents (not directly as your sibling):

• Tap on your parent's card in the tree
• Select "Add Child"
• Enter your sibling's information
• They will automatically appear as your sibling in the tree

Understanding Temporary Members

A temporary member is a person you have added to your tree who has not yet downloaded or registered on Nigama Connect. They appear in your tree structure, but they cannot log in or have an active account. When they eventually join the app using your invite code, their temporary profile is converted to a full active account.

How to Send an Invite Code

• Tap the temporary member's card
• Tap "View Details"
• Tap "Share Invite Code" — a unique code is generated
• Share this code with the person (via WhatsApp, SMS, email, etc.)
• Instruct them to download the app and enter this code during the invitation code step at sign-up
• Once they sign up with the code, they are automatically linked to your tree

Searching in the Family Tree

Use the search bar at the top of the Family Tree screen to search for any member of your tree by name.

Viewing a Member's Details and Profile

• Tap any member card in list or tree view
• Select "View Details"
• You can see their profile information, contact details, and their position in the tree
• From here you can also access the option to share their invite code (if they're a temporary member)

Viewing a Spouse's Family (Relatives Tree)

When a member of your family married someone from another family tree, you can view their spouse's family tree:

• Tap that family member's card
• Select "View Relative Tree"
• You will see the family members of your relative's spouse, who are now connected to your family as relatives

Deleting a Family Member

You can delete a family member from your tree, but with important restrictions:

• You can only delete edge members — people at the outermost ends of the tree (those who have no children or further connections depending on them)
• You cannot delete a middle member of the tree (someone who has children or other members connected through them), as this would break the tree structure
• To delete a middle member, you must first delete all their child/dependent members, and then you can delete that member

To delete a member:

• Tap their card
• Select "Delete"
• Confirm the deletion

Exporting / Sharing Your Family Tree

You can share your family tree as a PDF:

• Tap the menu icon in the Family Tree screen
• Select "Export as PDF" or "Share"
• Choose to share the List View or Tree View
• The PDF is generated and you can share it via WhatsApp, email, or save it to your device

6. Relatives Tree

The Relatives Tree is a separate section for managing your extended family — people related to you but not part of your immediate family tree (such as aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws' families, etc.).

Accessing the Relatives Tree

• Tap "Relatives Tree" on the Dashboard, or
• Navigate from the Family Tree section

Three Types of Relatives Trees

Type 1: Custom Relatives Tree

Used when you want to create a tree for relatives who aren't connected through direct marriage in your family tree.

*Example: Your maternal uncle's family, your father's cousin's family, etc.*

• Go to the Relatives Tree tab
• Tap the "+" button
• Enter a name for this tree (e.g., "Maternal Uncle's Family", "Paternal Aunt's Family")
• Add a "self person" (the starting person of this relatives tree) as a temporary member
• Build the tree from there by adding their family members using the same process as the main Family Tree

All members added this way are temporary members until they join the app.

Type 2: Direct Relatives Tree (Auto-Created)

This type is automatically created when you add a spouse to your family tree and that spouse already has their own family tree in the app.

• You do not need to do anything manually — the system links the trees
• Your spouse's family tree appears in your Relatives Tree section automatically
• You can view all of their family members and how they are related to your family

Type 3: Imported Relatives Tree

Used when you want to connect your tree with another family's tree where there is no direct marriage link — such as distant cousins or families who consider themselves relatives.

Export Process (Person A — the one sharing their tree):

• Go to the Relatives Tree tab
• Tap "Export"
• Select the starting person to export from
• Choose whether to export limited generations or the entire family tree
• A unique code is generated
• Share this code with Person B

Import Process (Person B — the one receiving the tree):

• Go to the Relatives Tree tab
• Tap "Add" and enter a tree name
• Tap "Import Family Tree"
• Enter the code received from Person A
• The imported tree appears in your Relatives Tree section

Deleting a Relatives Tree

• Long press on the tree name in the Relatives Tree list
• Confirm deletion

7. Friends Tree

The Friends Tree allows you to manage all your friend connections in one organized place, separate from your family members.

Accessing Friends Tree

• Tap "Friends" on the Dashboard, or
• Navigate via the bottom navigation bar

Adding a Friend Who Uses Nigama Connect

• Tap the "+" button
• Enter your friend's first name, last name, or email
• The system will show matching profiles
• Tap "Invite" to send a friend request
• Once they accept, they appear in your Friends Tree as a full connection

Adding a Friend Who Doesn't Use Nigama Connect Yet

• Tap the "+" button
• Enter your friend's name and details
• Tap "Add" to add them as a temporary friend
• They appear in your Friends Tree
• Tap their card → "View Details" → "Share Invite Code"
• Share the code with them
• When they sign up using the code, they become a full friend connection

Removing a Friend

• Long press on the friend's name or card
• Tap "Remove" or the delete icon
• Confirm the removal

8. Search

The Search screen is your discovery tool to find people, events, and classified posts within your network.

Accessing Search

• Tap the magnifying glass icon in the bottom navigation bar, or
• Tap the search bar on the Dashboard

Searching for People, Events, or Classifieds

• Tap the search box at the top of the screen
• Type your search query (a person's name, event name, or classified title)
• Results appear in real-time as you type
• Tap the X button to clear your search

Search Tabs

The Search screen has four tabs to filter your results:

Tap any tab to filter your results accordingly.

Understanding People Results

When viewing people in search results, each person is labeled with their relationship to you:

• "Family Member" — Immediate family in your family tree
• "Relative" — Extended family in your relatives tree
• "Friend" — Someone in your friends tree
• "New User" — Someone not yet in your connections

Visual indicators also help distinguish connection types:

• Family members have a blue tint
• Relatives have a purple tint
• Friends have a green tint
• New users have a gray tint

Recently Viewed Profiles

In the People tab, when you haven't typed a search query, you will see:

• Recently Viewed — The last 3 profiles you opened (shown at the top)
• Your Connections — All your family, relatives, and friends listed below

Tapping a Search Result

• Tapping a person opens their full profile. If they are in your connections, you can message them directly from their profile. They are also added to your "Recently Viewed" list.
• Tapping an event opens the event details screen, where you can see the full description, date, time, location, organizer, and participant list. You can join or leave the event from here.
• Tapping a classified opens the classified post, where you can see the title, description, category, poster information, and contact options.

Search Intelligence

• Search is case-insensitive (searching "JOHN" finds "John")
• Partial matches are shown (searching "Joh" finds "John")
• Search looks across names, emails, and phone numbers
• Results are ranked by relevance
• Search is restricted to your network — you cannot find people outside your connections

9. Events

The Events feature lets you create, manage, and participate in family events such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, family reunions, and more.

Accessing Events

• Tap "Events" on the Dashboard Activities section, or
• Use the bottom navigation bar

Creating an Event

• Tap the "+" or "Create Event" button
• Fill in the event details:

• Event Name (required)
• Description – What the event is about
• Date – The date of the event
• Time – The start time
• Location – The venue address or name
• Event Photo – Optional image for the event

• Select Your Target Audience — Choose who will be invited:

• Only Family
• Only Relatives
• Only Friends
• Family + Relatives
• Family + Friends
• All (Family, Relatives, and Friends)
• All App Users

• Set RSVP Time — Set a deadline by which invited guests should respond. A reminder notification will be sent at this time
• Optionally, set the exact location on the map by tapping the map icon
• Tap "Add Event" to publish

Viewing Events

Events You've Organized:

• View in the "Organized" tab within the Events screen
• See the full list of people who accepted, declined, or haven't responded

Events You're Invited To:

• View in the "Invited" or "Participating" tab
• See event details, date, location, and organizer info

Browsing All Events in Your Network:

• See events from your family, relatives, and friends
• Events from all app users (if set to public visibility)

Editing and Deleting Events

To edit an event you organized:

• Go to the "Organized" tab
• Tap the event
• Tap the "Edit" icon
• Make your changes and tap "Save"

To delete an event:

• Open the event
• Tap the "Delete" icon
• Confirm the deletion

Responding to an Event Invitation

• Tap the event invitation (from the Events screen or from Notifications)
• Review the event details
• Tap "Accept" or "Decline"

Searching Events

Use the search bar at the top of the Events screen to search for events by name.

10. Classifieds

The Classifieds feature functions like a community notice board. Post and browse advertisements including items for sale, services, job opportunities, and Open to Work listings — all within your network.

Accessing Classifieds

• Tap "Classifieds" in the Dashboard Activities section, or
• Navigate via the main menu

Creating a Classified Post

• Tap the "+" or "Post" button
• Fill in the post details:

• Title (required)
• Description (required) — Describe what you're posting
• Category — Select from: Open to Work, For Sale, Services, Jobs, or other available categories
• Price — Enter a price if applicable (optional)
• Photos — Add up to 3 photos (optional but recommended)

• Select who can view your post (only your connections, or specific groups)
• Tap "Post"

Browsing Classifieds

• All Posts tab — See all classifieds from your network
• My Posts tab — View only your own posts
• Use the category filter to view posts of a specific type
• Use the search bar to find posts by keyword

Editing Your Post

• Go to the "My Posts" tab
• Tap your post
• Tap the "Edit" icon
• Update the details
• Tap "Save"

Deleting a Post

• Open your post
• Tap the "Delete" icon
• Confirm the deletion

Contacting a Poster

• Tap any classified post
• Tap the "Contact" button
• Choose your preferred contact method:

• Call — Calls their phone number directly
• Message — Opens an in-app chat
• Email — Opens your email app

Post Expiry

• All classified posts expire automatically after 30 days
• If you want to continue the listing, delete the old post and create a new one
• Expired posts are not visible to others

11. Open to Work

The Open to Work section lets you see who in your network is looking for job opportunities, and allows you to post your own job-seeking status.

Viewing Open to Work Posts

• Tap "Open to Work" in the Dashboard Activities section
• Browse posts from your connections who are currently seeking employment
• Tap any post to see the person's details, skills, experience, and contact information

Posting Your Own Open to Work Status

Method 1 — From the Complete Profile screen:

Toggle the Open to Work switch during profile setup (requires Occupation and Education to be filled).

Method 2 — From Classifieds:

• Go to Classifieds
• Tap "+" to create a new post
• Select "Open to Work" as the category
• Fill in your details:

• Job title you're looking for
• Your skills
• Years of experience
• Location preference

• Tap "Post"

Your post will be visible in the Open to Work section to all your connections (and to all app users if you choose that audience setting). The post expires after 30 days.

12. Matrimony

The Matrimony feature helps families find suitable matches within their extended network. Profiles can be created for yourself or on behalf of family members.

Accessing Matrimony

• Tap "Matrimony" in the Dashboard Activities section
• Or navigate via the main menu

Creating a Matrimony Profile

• Tap the "+" button
• Fill in the required profile details:

• Name (required)
• Mobile Number (required)
• Date of Birth (required)
• Gender
• Education (required)
• Occupation (required)
• Caste (required)
• Profile Photo — Strongly recommended
• Additional Photos — Up to 3
• Biography — Write about the person

• Select your target audience — who can view this profile (only family, relatives, friends, or all)
• Tap "Create Profile"

Browsing Matrimony Profiles

• "Other Profiles" tab — Browse profiles from your network based on your visibility settings
• "My Profiles" tab — View and manage profiles you've created
• Tap any profile card to view the full details, photos, and contact information

Contacting a Profile

• Tap a matrimony profile
• View the contact details section
• Tap the phone number to call, or use in-app messaging to connect

Editing a Profile

• Go to "My Profiles"
• Tap the profile you want to edit
• Tap the "Edit" icon
• Update the information
• Tap "Save"

Deleting a Profile

• Open the profile
• Tap the "Delete" icon
• Confirm the deletion

13. Messages

The Messages feature enables real-time private communication between you and your connections.

Accessing Messages

• Tap the "Messages" count card on the Dashboard, or
• Tap the Messages icon in the bottom navigation bar

Starting a One-on-One Chat

• Tap the "+" button
• Select a contact from your connections list
• Type your message in the text box
• Tap the send icon to send

You can also start a chat from someone's profile by tapping the message icon on their profile page.

Sending Photos

• In any chat, tap the camera icon
• Choose to take a new photo or select from your gallery
• The photo is sent and the recipient can view it

Creating a Group Chat

• Tap the "+" button
• Select "Create Group"
• Enter a group name
• Optionally add a group photo
• Select the members to add from your connections
• Tap "Create"

Managing a Group Chat

• Open the group chat
• Tap the group name at the top
• From the group settings you can:

• Add new members
• Remove members (group admin only)
• Change the group name
• Change the group photo
• Leave the group

Deleting a Chat

• Long press on a chat in your messages list
• Tap "Delete"
• Confirm the deletion

14. Notifications

The Notifications section keeps you informed about everything happening in your network.

Accessing Notifications

• Tap the bell icon at the top right of the Dashboard
• A badge number on the bell shows how many unread notifications you have
• There is also a dedicated Notifications tab in the navigation where all notifications are listed in one place

Types of Notifications

You will receive notifications for:

• New connection requests — Someone wants to join your family tree or friend circle
• Invitation acceptances — Someone accepted your invitation
• Event invitations — You've been invited to an event
• RSVP reminders — Reminder to respond to an event invitation
• New messages — Someone sent you a message
• Family tree updates — Changes made to your family tree
• Classified responses — Someone responded to your classified post
• Birthday reminders — Birthdays of your family and friends (if they've shared their date of birth)
• Matrimony activity — New profiles visible to you
• Open to Work activity — New posts in your network

Reading and Dismissing Notifications

• Tap any notification to see the full details and navigate to the relevant section
• Once you tap a notification, it is marked as read
• Swipe left on a notification to dismiss it
• Notifications are stored for 30 days before being automatically removed

15. Profile & Account Management

Your profile is your identity on Nigama Connect. You can view and manage everything about your account from the Account / Profile tab.

Accessing Your Profile

• Tap the Profile icon in the bottom navigation bar (usually the rightmost icon)

Profile Info Tab

This tab shows your complete profile information:

• Profile Completion Percentage — Displayed as a circle at the top. Tap it to see what's missing
• Profile Picture — Tap to change your photo (camera or gallery)
• Basic Details — Your name, gender, date of birth, contact information
• Additional Details — Occupation, education, location, blood group, biography

To edit any section:

• Tap the "Edit" button near that section
• Update the fields
• Tap "Save" — or "Cancel" to discard changes

Connections Tab

View all your connections organized by type:

• Family — Your immediate family members
• Relatives — Your extended family
• Friends — Your friend connections

Tap any category to expand the list. Tap any person to view their full profile.

Activity Tab

View your contributions and participation:

• Your statistics (number of posts, events attended)
• Your Classified Posts — Tap to view, edit, or delete
• Events You've Organized — Tap to view, edit, or delete

Family Tree Tab (within Profile)

Access your family tree directly from your profile:

• Switch between Tile View and Tree View
• Pinch to zoom, drag to navigate
• Tap any member to see their details

Logout

• Scroll to the bottom of the Profile Info tab
• Tap "Logout"
• Confirm the logout
• You will be returned to the login screen

Deleting Your Account

Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. All your data, family tree contributions, posts, and connections will be permanently removed.

• Scroll to the bottom of the Profile Info tab
• Tap "Delete Account"
• You will receive an OTP to your registered email for verification
• Enter the OTP in the confirmation screen
• Confirm deletion

Viewing Terms and Conditions

From the Account tab, you can access the Terms and Conditions to review the app's policies at any time.

16. AI Support Assistant

Nigama Connect includes a built-in AI Support Assistant to help you with any questions or issues while using the app.

Support Chat System

In the Profile screen, we have given an option for Help and Support.

In that section, our own AI agent will help you to sort any issue with our application. It will reply immediately.

If it was unable to solve the problem or you need help from a support person, you can message: "I need to chat with a support person." Then the AI will let us know, and in the same chat only, if a support person is available, he/she will reply instead of the AI in the same chat. They will assist you in solving the issue.

17. Invitations Tab

The Invitations Tab on the home screen shows all pending invitations and requests in one place.

What You'll See in the Invitations Tab

• Requests you have sent — Family tree link requests or friend requests waiting for the other person to accept
• Requests sent to you — People who want to add you to their family tree or friend circle
• Event invitations — Events you've been invited to but haven't responded to yet

Responding to Invitations

• Tap the Invitations tab on the home screen
• You will see a list of all pending invitations
• For each invitation:

• Tap "Accept" to confirm and join their tree or connection
• Tap "Decline" to reject the request

18. Privacy & Security

Nigama Connect is designed with your family's privacy in mind.

Who Can See Your Profile

• Your basic profile information (name, profile picture) is visible to people within your family tree and friend connections
• Detailed information such as your address is only visible to your direct connections
• You control who sees your Matrimony and Open to Work posts through the audience selection feature

Who Can See Your Posts

When creating events, classifieds, or matrimony profiles, you always choose your target audience:

• Only Family
• Only Relatives
• Only Friends
• Combinations of the above
• All App Users

Search Privacy

• Search results are restricted to your network — strangers cannot find you unless they are already connected
• You cannot be found by people outside your connections through the in-app search

Account Security

• Your phone number or email used at sign-up is your unique identifier and cannot be changed — this ensures account security
• OTP verification is required for sensitive actions like account deletion
• Invite codes are unique to each person, preventing unauthorized access to family trees

Blocking Users

• If someone is blocked, they will not appear in your search results
• Blocked users cannot contact you or view your profile

19. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use the app without an invitation code?

Yes. The invitation code is optional. You can skip it during registration and build your connections from scratch.

Q: What happens if I close the app before saving my profile?

Your information won't be saved. You'll need to fill the form again. Always tap "Save and Continue" before closing.

Q: Can I add someone to my family tree if they don't have the app?

Yes. Add them as a temporary member. You can share an invite code with them later. Once they sign up using your code, they become a full member.

Q: Can I change my email or phone number?

No. The email or phone number used for sign-up is locked as your unique identifier for account security purposes.

Q: How do I add a sibling?

You cannot add a sibling directly. Instead, tap your parent's card in the tree, select "Add Child," and enter your sibling's details. They will automatically appear as your sibling.

Q: Why can I only delete edge members of my family tree?

Deleting a middle member (someone who has children or relatives connected through them) would break the tree structure and cause data integrity issues. First delete the child members, then delete the parent.

Q: Can I have multiple matrimony profiles?

Yes, you can create multiple profiles — for example, one for yourself and one for a family member you're helping find a match.

Q: What happens when my classified post expires?

Posts expire after 30 days and are no longer visible. You can create a new post with the same details to continue the listing.

Q: Can I see who viewed my profile?

This feature is not currently available. Only your connections can view your profile.

Q: How do I increase my profile completion percentage?

Go to Profile → Edit and fill in more fields. Adding occupation, education, blood group, biography, photos, and location information all contribute to a higher completion percentage.

Q: Can people outside my network find me?

No. Nigama Connect search only shows people within your connections network. Strangers cannot search for or find you.

Q: What is the difference between Family Tree and Relatives Tree?

The Family Tree contains your immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children). The Relatives Tree contains extended family — people connected through marriages, distant family branches, or custom trees you create.

Q: Can I export my family tree?

Yes. Go to the Family Tree screen, tap the menu, and select "Export as PDF." You can save or share both the list view and tree view.

Q: What is a "Relatives Tree from import"?

It is a relatives tree created by importing another family's tree using a code they shared with you. This connects your tree with theirs without requiring a direct marriage link.

Q: How do I contact someone I found in search?

Tap their profile in the search results. If they are in your connections, you will see options to message them, call them, or email them directly from their profile.

*Nigama Connect — Keeping Families Connected Across Generations*

*For technical support, use the in-app AI Support Assistant or contact our support team.*