Set Up and Allow Access to the Member App

5 min read Updated 14 days ago

Before enabling access to the Member App, ensure your Member Portal is fully configured. Most settings carry across to the app.

While members can access the portal via desktop, most will primarily use their phone through the Member App.
Your core Member Portal settings carry over to the app; however, the visual presentation differs significantly, and some features are exclusive to the app.

This guide explains how to configure the look and behaviour of the Member App and how to enable access for your members.

Configure How the App Looks and Functions

Home Screen Widgets

The Member App home screen can be customised per club by selecting and ordering a range of widgets.
Widgets are small app components that appear on the home screen, providing quick access to key information and shortcuts to deeper areas of the app.

Widgets are managed via Settings > Member Portal > Customize Member App.


GymMaster member app configuration and preview

Note that some widgets require the setting being enabled within member portal configuration before they appear.
For example, the Friends and Leaderboards widget requires Settings > Member Portal > Member > Enable friends feature on app to be enabled.

Available widget options include:


Widget Description
Dashboard Actions Action buttons such as check in, friends, account details
Club Notices Displays the club notices as set in Settings > Club Details
Club Details Contains contact information for the club, as set in Settings > Club Details
Open Hours Displays clubs open hours, as set in Settings > Roster and Open Hours
Head Count Allows members to view how many members are currently in facility
Leaderboards Shows stats between member and their connected Friends
Awards Displays most recent award, and provides direct link to Awards pages in App
Account Balance Displays members current account balance on home page
Oustanding Balance Displays outstanding balance on home page; only when relevant
My Upcoming Bookings Shows member’s upcoming booked classes and services
Rate Attended Booking Enables bookings attended within 24hrs to be rated by members
Upcoming Classes Displays timetable for the clubs upcoming scheduled classes; link to book
Ending Memberships Shows memberships that are ending soon; only when relevant
Visit Stats Summary of visit stats and awards (if awards enabled)
Visit Trends Showing visit trends over time; when member is visiting ; day of week and times
Visit History Visual display of visits per month
Monthly Visit Stats Combines stats with visual of monthly visits

Personalise the app colour scheme

The app colour scheme and button colours are configured in Settings > Member Portal > Customize Member App — the same area used to manage widgets.


GymMaster member app configuration and preview

Control how classes and services appear in the app

When creating individual classes and services, you can set the logo, background colour, and description.
To display these in the app homescreen, enable one or more booking-related widgets for upcoming bookings or classes.
Additional booking behaviour is determined by your portal button settings.


GymMaster member app configuration and preview

Note: Classes appear greyed out on the schedule when full or unavailable. For best visibility, choose colours that contrast clearly with grey.


You can optionally upload a branded image to display at the top of the main menu in the Member App. Go to Club Details > Member App > Banner and upload your chosen image. The recommended aspect ratio is 3:2 (approximately 900 × 600 pixels).

Note: The logged-in member’s profile photo and name display over the banner image.


GymMaster member app configuration and preview

The same menu options enabled in Member Portal > Portal Buttons will be enabled in the Member App, although they display differently visually.


Enable Member Access to App

Once the app is configured to look and function as required, you can enable member access to the app. Go to Settings > Advanced Configuration > General > Enable Mobile App Access for Members.

Note: It may take up to one hour for this setting to sync across all member accounts.


Share App Download and Login Instructions

Include download and login instructions in your welcome email ensures members can access the app from day one.


Download the app

Members can download the GymMaster Member Portal App from:


Log in to the Member App

Once installed, members can log in on their smartphone or tablet using:

  • Login: The email address used during sign-up
  • Password: The password created during sign-up

Member forgotten password? Tap Forgot Password on the login screen and follow the prompts.


GymMaster member app configuration and preview

To receive push notifications, members must enable notifications for the GymMaster App in their device settings.
See Login FAQs to answer some common login questions.


Allow Members to use App for Access

When enabled and used with compatible hardware, members can unlock club doors via Bluetooth or QRCode using the GymMaster Member App from their first visit.
This provides a seamless, contactless entry experience directly from their smartphone.


Common Questions this Covers

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