Expo Go asks for local network access
Quick answer
On iPhone, Expo Go may ask for local network access before opening a beta project. This is expected during beta — tap Allow so Expo Go can load Barterloo.
Platform
iOS
Area
App Access & Beta Setup
Related system
Expo Go, iOS Settings
Symptoms
If any of these match, this article is for you.
- iOS shows a popup asking whether Expo Go can access the local network.
- The prompt says Expo Go needs this access to load projects from a development server.
- You are unsure whether to allow it.
Step-by-step solution
On iPhone
- Tap Allow on the iOS local network prompt.
- If you previously tapped Don’t Allow, open iPhone Settings.
- Find Expo Go.
- Turn on Local Network.
- Close Expo Go and open the Barterloo link again.
If it still does not work
- Send support a screenshot of the permission prompt.
- Include your iPhone model and iOS version.
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