Plan2Table Support

Welcome to Plan2Table Support!
Need help with meal planning, family collaboration, or grocery shopping? We're here to help.

🚀 Getting Started

First Time Setup

  1. Create or Join a Family: Start by creating a family group or joining an existing one using an invite code
  2. Add Family Members: Invite family members to collaborate on meal planning
  3. Browse Recipes: Explore our recipe collection or add your own recipes
  4. Plan Meals: Add recipes to your weekly meal plan
  5. Generate Shopping List: Create grocery lists from your meal plans

📱 Key Features

🍽️ Meal Planning

Plan your family's meals for the week with our intuitive calendar interface. Add recipes to specific days and meal types.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Collaboration

Work together with your family to plan meals. Everyone can add recipes and see the shared meal plan.

🛒 Shopping Lists

Automatically generate shopping lists from your meal plans. Send directly to Instacart for easy grocery shopping.

📚 Recipe Collection

Browse thousands of recipes or add your own. Rate and save your favorites for future meal planning.

🔄 Recipe Sharing

Share recipes from other apps directly into Plan2Table using iOS Share Extension.

📊 Meal History

Track your family's meal history and see what you've cooked in the past.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a family?

Go to Settings → Family Setup and tap "Create Family". You'll get a unique invite code to share with family members.

How do I join an existing family?

Go to Settings → Family Setup and tap "Join Family". Enter the invite code provided by your family organizer.

How do I add recipes to my meal plan?

Browse recipes in the "Find Recipes" section, tap on a recipe, and select "Add to Meal Plan". Choose the date and meal type.

How do I generate a shopping list?

Go to your meal plan and tap the shopping cart icon. This will create a shopping list with all ingredients from your planned meals.

How do I order groceries through Instacart?

After generating your shopping list, tap the Instacart button to send your ingredients directly to Instacart for ordering.

Can I share recipes from other apps?

Yes! Use the iOS Share Extension to share recipes from other apps directly into Plan2Table. Look for the share button in your recipe app.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

App won't load or crashes

  • Close the app completely and restart it
  • Check your internet connection
  • Update to the latest version from the App Store
  • Restart your device if the issue persists

Can't create or join a family

  • Check your internet connection
  • Make sure you're using the correct invite code
  • Try creating a new family if joining doesn't work
  • Contact support if the issue continues

Shopping list not generating

  • Make sure you have meals added to your plan
  • Check that recipes have ingredients listed
  • Try refreshing your meal plan
  • Clear and regenerate the shopping list

Instacart integration not working

  • Make sure you have the Instacart app installed
  • Check that you're opening links in external Safari (not in-app)
  • Try manually copying the Instacart link
  • Contact support if the issue persists

Recipes not loading

  • Check your internet connection
  • Try refreshing the recipe feed
  • Clear the app cache in Settings
  • Restart the app

📞 Contact Support

Need additional help? We're here to assist you!

Before contacting support:
  • Check this FAQ section for common solutions
  • Try the troubleshooting steps above
  • Include your device model and iOS version
  • Describe the issue in detail

📋 App Information

Last updated: January 2025