ParkBor guide

Two parts: for drivers (mobile app) and for parking lot owners (ParkBor CRM). Every step is short. The pictures are simple schematic illustrations, not real screenshots.

Download for Android

For now this is a test (beta) version for Android only. Allow “install from unknown sources” when installing. Google Play and App Store are coming soon.

A. For drivers

  1. Download and install the app

    Download the APK with the button above and open the file. Allow “install from unknown sources”. If Google Play Protect warns you, tap “More details”, then “Install anyway”.

    APK install dialog and Play Protect warning
    APK install dialog and Play Protect warning. Schematic illustration
  2. Open the app and choose a language

    Open the app. On the sign-in screen choose Uzbek, Russian or English.

    Sign-in screen: choosing a language
    Sign-in screen: choosing a language. Schematic illustration
  3. Sign in with Telegram

    Tap “Sign in with Telegram”. The app opens the bot @parkborbot. Press Start in Telegram. Tap “Share phone number” and share YOUR OWN number. The bot sends a code. Go back to the app and enter the 6-digit code.

    Telegram bot: the Start button
    Telegram bot: the Start button. Schematic illustration
    Telegram bot: the “Share phone number” button
    Telegram bot: the “Share phone number” button. Schematic illustration
    Entering the 6-digit code in the app
    Entering the 6-digit code in the app. Schematic illustration
  4. Enter your first name

    The app asks for your first name. Type it and tap “Save”.

    Name entry screen
    Name entry screen. Schematic illustration
  5. Add your car

    Enter the plate number with Latin letters and digits. You can add more cars later.

    Plate number entry screen
    Plate number entry screen. Schematic illustration
  6. Allow permissions

    Location is optional: it helps find lots near you. Allow notifications to get booking messages.

    Permissions: location and notifications
    Permissions: location and notifications. Schematic illustration
  7. Find a lot on the map

    The map is based on OpenStreetMap. Pick a lot and tap “Details”. Choose the slot type and the time.

    Map and list of parking lots
    Map and list of parking lots. Schematic illustration
    Booking form: slot type, time, pay button
    Booking form: slot type, time, pay button. Schematic illustration
  8. Pay and get your QR

    Tap “Pay and book” and pay online through the payment provider. After payment the booking QR code appears.

    Booking QR code
    Booking QR code. Schematic illustration
  9. Show the QR at the gate

    At entry show the QR to the operator. You can cancel a booking in “Bookings” with “Cancel”: the refund amount is shown first.

    “My bookings” screen and the cancel button
    “My bookings” screen and the cancel button. Schematic illustration
  10. Profile

    In “Profile” you can change the language, edit your details and tap “Delete account”. More: Delete account.

    Profile screen: language and delete account
    Profile screen: language and delete account. Schematic illustration

B. For lot owners (CRM)

  1. Get added as an owner

    A platform admin adds the owner by Telegram ID. Send the admin your Telegram ID. You can get it from the bot @userinfobot.

    Getting your Telegram ID from a bot
    Getting your Telegram ID from a bot. Schematic illustration
  2. Sign in to the CRM

    Open crm.parkbor.uz and sign in with Telegram.

    ParkBor CRM sign-in page
    ParkBor CRM sign-in page. Schematic illustration
  3. Add a parking lot

    Enter the name and pick the point on the map: the address fills in automatically. Set the working hours.

    CRM: add parking lot form
    CRM: add parking lot form. Schematic illustration
  4. Zones, slots and tariffs

    Add zones and slots (slots can be created in bulk). Then set the tariffs.

    CRM: bulk slot creation
    CRM: bulk slot creation. Schematic illustration
  5. The admin approves

    A platform admin approves the lot. After that drivers can see it.

    CRM: approving a lot
    CRM: approving a lot. Schematic illustration
  6. Invite operators

    In the CRM “Operators” section create an invitation code and send it to the operator. The operator enters it in the app: “Profile”, then “Become an operator”.

    CRM: invitation code for an operator
    CRM: invitation code for an operator. Schematic illustration
  7. Keep watch

    See bookings, payments and refunds in the CRM. Use “Export to Excel” to download data.

    CRM: bookings table and Excel export
    CRM: bookings table and Excel export. Schematic illustration

Troubleshooting

The code does not arrive

Make sure you pressed Start in the bot. Then request the code again in the app.

“The Telegram data is invalid or has expired” appears

Try again: restart the Telegram sign-in from the beginning.

The map is empty

Check your internet connection and reopen the app.

The site or CRM does not open

Change your DNS to 1.1.1.1, or on Android set “Private DNS” to one.one.one.one.