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How to log steps in the fitbit app?

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Before the web dashboard was deleted, I used to be able to log a walk, and instead of measuring by miles or km, I could record a certain number of steps. I cannot see how to do this in the fitbit app. Could someone help me?

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@Javic   To the best of my knowledge, adding steps on the app has always involved a bit of a math workaround.  You must log a walk.  You enter a distance -- Fitbit will add steps based on your stride length.  But don't overthink the math.  A good starting point is 2,000 steps per mile.

However, I honestly recommend not adding steps manually.  Manually added steps/distance don't count towards badges.  You will think you are due a badge when you aren't.

@InsomniacYes   That green "+" button should be on your Android app in the same place.  It even has a name.  It's called a floating action button.

Laurie | Maryland
Sense 2, Luxe, Aria 2 | iOS | Mac OS

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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i guess everyone forgot how to google:

To manually add steps to your Fitbit account, you can do the following:
1.  open your fitbit account or login if you need to;
2.  page down to steps (depends on how you set your priorities)
3.  tap "today" under the number;
4.  tap the "+" square;
5.  go to the second choice under "manually log";
6.  choose your activity, enter date/time/duration;
7.  tap "save."
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I know how to manually log a walk by distance in mile or kilometres - but online there was an option to change the distance to “steps”. 
I cannot see this in the app. I have googled but as far as I can tell this option doesn’t exist in the app. Which is bs, since they deleted the online dashboard and say you can do everything from the app. Well, no, I can’t do that!!

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Are you using the iOs version of the app?  Using the android app, I don't see any square with a + on it. 

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I’m using the iOS app. The rounded square with a + is bottom right of my today screen. Mis this not on the android app?

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I know how to manually log a walk by distance in mile or kilometres - but online there was an option to change the distance to “steps”. 
I cannot see this in the app. I have googled but as far as I can tell this option doesn’t exist in the app. Which is bs, since they deleted the online dashboard and say you can do everything from the app. Well, no, I can’t do that!!

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@Javic   To the best of my knowledge, adding steps on the app has always involved a bit of a math workaround.  You must log a walk.  You enter a distance -- Fitbit will add steps based on your stride length.  But don't overthink the math.  A good starting point is 2,000 steps per mile.

However, I honestly recommend not adding steps manually.  Manually added steps/distance don't count towards badges.  You will think you are due a badge when you aren't.

@InsomniacYes   That green "+" button should be on your Android app in the same place.  It even has a name.  It's called a floating action button.

Laurie | Maryland
Sense 2, Luxe, Aria 2 | iOS | Mac OS

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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