A small start. A closer connection.
From installing the app to sending your first hello, take it one step at a time.
Before you begin
Andante Lab explains KakaoTalk in plain language. Choose the phone you use, follow the guide at your own pace, and return whenever you need a reminder.
Start with your phone
For a Samsung Galaxy or another Android phone, use the Android guide. For an Apple iPhone, use the iPhone guide.
- Android: look for the Play Store app.
- iPhone: look for the App Store app.
- Not sure? Check your phone's name in its Settings or on its box.
Already installed? Keep going.
You can go straight to the part you need. There is no need to repeat a step you have already finished.
- Sign up: follow the phone-number and account prompts in KakaoTalk.
- First steps: find a friend and send a message.
- Simple guide: read only the essentials in a shorter format.
A guide, not an app store
Install KakaoTalk from your phone's official store. This website explains what to do; it does not provide installation files or collect your verification code.
- Use the text-size control if you would like larger letters.
- Keep passwords and verification codes private.
- Andante Lab is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Kakao.
Questions, answered.
Can I read the guide in Korean?
Yes. Use the Korean language link in the navigation to switch to the Korean guide.
Do I need to finish everything at once?
No. Start with the step you need and come back later. The guide is here to help you learn at a comfortable pace.