If you're new to Ingress, or if you've been playing for a while and have forgotten your login credentials, this guide will show you how to get back into the game and start capturing objectives again.
What is Ingress?
Ingress is a game that is played using your mobile phone. The object of the game is to capture control points (portals) and defend them against enemies. You can join in by downloading the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
How to Login: If you are new to Ingress, first make sure you have downloaded the app and create an account. To login to your account, open the Ingress app and go to Settings. Under “Account”, tap “login with Google” and enter your email address and password. Once you have logged in, you will see your portal list on the left side of the screen. Tap on a portal to view its information and capture it if you want.
How to Login to Ingress
If you are having trouble logging in to Ingress, or have forgotten your password, follow these steps:
1. Click the Login link on the main page of Ingress.
2. Enter your email address and password into the fields provided. If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot Password link and enter your email address and new password into the fields provided.
3. Click the Log In button.
4. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to create a new account.
How to Get Started in Ingress
If you are new to Ingress, or have not played in a while, there are a few things you need to do before you can start playing again. First, sign up for an account at the Ingress website. Once you have an account, click on the "account" button in the top right corner of the page. You will then be able to create a new Ingress account or log into an existing one.
Once you have logged in, you will see a page that looks something like this:
The first thing you need to do is find your "portal". A portal is simply a location where teams Battle for control over predetermined locations. To find your portal, open the Ingress app and locate the map. The map will show blue dots representing your team's portals and green dots representing the opposing team's portals.
It's important to remember that each player only has control over one portal at a time. If you want to take control of another player's portal, you will need to battle them directly.
Now that you know where your portal is, it's time to learn how to play Ingress. To start off, open the Ingress app and click on
Tips for Playing Ingress
In Ingress, you are an Agent of the Enlightened or Resistance, battling to control important portals and protect humanity from the Global Frequency. To play effectively, you need to know how to login to your portal and manage your team's resources.
Below we'll provide tips for logging in and managing your portal inventory.
When you first start playing Ingress, you will likely be asked to create a login and password. This is required in order to join teams and access resources on the global map. You can access the login screen by selecting "Account" from the main menu (the gear cog icon in the top left corner of the screen).:
Once you have logged in, your next step is to select your team. You can find teams by selecting "Tournaments" from the main menu, or by scanning local areas for green pylons (portals) or red Xs (resistance camps).:
Once you've selected a team, you'll need to add members. To do this, select "Portals" from the main menu, then select "Add Member." Enter the member's name and email address into the fields provided, then press "Add