Summary: This guide explains how to change the default ESV Bible in your app by replacing the native tab with a custom "Web Link" tab that points to a different version or language from Bible.com (YouVersion).
Before You Begin
- You must have Admin access to your Tithely app dashboard.
- The default, built-in Bible feature is the ESV version in English.
- This process uses the free Bible.com (YouVersion) website to provide other translations and languages.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Navigate to in your web browser.
- Click the version abbreviation (e.g., "ESV") at the top of the page. Select your desired Bible version (e.g., KJV, AMP) and/or language from the menu.
- Copy the full URL from your browser's address bar.
- Go to the Tabs section of your Tithely app dashboard. Remove the original, default "Bible" tab to avoid confusion for your users.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to the Web Link tab type to add it to your "Active Tabs."
- Click on the new tab (it may be called "Web Link" or "New Tab") to open its settings.
- Enter "Bible" into the Tab Name field and choose an appropriate icon (e.g., "book").
- Ensure the Type is set to 'Web Page'.
- Paste the URL you copied from Bible.com into the Web Page (URL) field.
- Click Save Changes. You can now drag your new "Bible" tab to the desired position in the list.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
- What is the default Bible version in the app? The native Bible feature that comes with all Tithely apps is the English Standard Version (ESV) in English.
- Why do I need to link to Bible.com? The native ESV feature is built-in. To offer any other version (like KJV, NIV, AMP) or a different language, linking to the free and mobile-friendly Bible.com (YouVersion) website is the easiest and most effective method.
- Do I have to remove the old Bible tab? We strongly recommend removing the old native "Bible" tab. Having two "Bible" tabs in your app will be confusing for your users.