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How to Complete Checklists in the Raken Mobile App

In this article, learn how to complete safety and quality checklists in the Raken mobile app, including scheduled checklists, offline completion, and photo attachments.

Written by Carolina Manos
Updated today

The Raken mobile app is where your field team actually completes checklists — on the jobsite, in real time, from any iOS or Android device. This article walks through the full checklist completion flow on mobile, so your crew can get through inspections quickly and your office team gets accurate compliance data without any follow-up.


Quick Answer

To complete a checklist in the Raken mobile app:

  1. Tap Project Tools and select your project.

  2. Tap Safety & QC, then tap Checklists.

  3. Tap a scheduled checklist or tap + to start a new one.

  4. Complete each item, then tap Submit.


How to Complete a Checklist on Mobile

Step 1: Navigate to Checklists

Open the Raken mobile app. Tap Project Tools in the bottom navigation bar and select your project. Tap Safety & QC in the project tools grid, then tap Checklists.

Step 2: Open a Checklist

The Checklists screen has three tabs:

  • Scheduled — checklists assigned to you or your team with a due date. Tap any scheduled checklist to open and complete it.

  • In Progress — checklists you've started and saved as draft. Tap to resume.

  • Completed — submitted checklists.

To start a new, unscheduled checklist, tap the orange + button in the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Select a Template (if starting new)

If starting a new checklist, a template selection screen appears. Toggle between your company's custom templates and the Raken library tab. Search by keyword or scroll to find the right template. Tap the template name to open it.

Step 4: Complete the Checklist Items

Work through each item in the checklist. For each item, tap to mark it as:

  • Pass — the condition is satisfactory

  • Fail — the condition needs attention

  • N/A — the item does not apply

Tap any item to expand it and add a note or attach a photo. For items marked Fail, add a description of the issue and any corrective action taken or required.

Step 5: Save or Submit

When all items are complete, tap Submit to finalize the checklist. The completed checklist is synced to the web app immediately and appears in the Completed tab.

If you need to pause and return later, tap Save as draft. The checklist moves to the In Progress tab and you can pick up where you left off.


Completing Checklists Offline

Raken's mobile app supports offline checklist completion. If you lose connectivity while on site, you can continue working through a checklist normally — your progress is saved locally. When your device reconnects, the completed checklist syncs to the web app automatically.

For offline access to work, the project must be cached on your device. Raken automatically caches your 5 most recently active projects. You can adjust offline project preferences under More > Settings > Offline preferences.


Troubleshooting & FAQ

I don't see any scheduled checklists — why?

Checklists must be scheduled by an Account Admin or Project Admin from the web app before they appear in your Scheduled tab. If nothing is scheduled, start a new checklist using the + button and select a template.

Can I go back and change an answer after saving?

Yes — as long as the checklist is still in draft (In Progress). Once submitted, the checklist is locked. If a submitted checklist has an error, contact your administrator.

Can I attach multiple photos to a single item?

Yes. Tap the item to expand it, then tap the camera icon multiple times to add multiple photos to the same checklist item.

Where can I see checklists I've already submitted?

Tap the Completed tab on the Checklists screen to view all submitted checklists for the project. Tap any completed checklist to view its details.


Technical Specifications

  • Compatibility: iOS 15+, Android 10+

  • Offline Capability: Yes — checklist completion works offline; syncs on reconnect

  • Data Format: PDF generated automatically on submission

  • Plan Required: Basic plan for Raken library templates; Performance Plan for custom templates and scheduling

  • Role Required: All project users


Considerations

  • Submitted checklists are locked and cannot be edited on mobile. Save as draft if you need to make changes before finalizing.

  • Photos attached to checklist items are included in the checklist PDF report.

  • For offline use, ensure your project is in your offline cache before heading into the field without connectivity.


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