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HealthierU is happy to announce that we are partnering with Stridekick to take our movement challenges to the next level! Employees are encouraged to download the Stridekick app to create a free profile. To learn more about the platform, check out the FAQ section below!
Important Update- January 2026
Stridekick no longer offers a web-based platform for data submission. All users must use the Stridekick app for participation. Please refer back to all program/challenge details if you would like to participate without using the Stridekick app.
User Set-Up and Guidelines
Create an Account From the Stridekick Mobile App
- Download the Stridekick app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
- Open the Stridekick app and select Sign up
- Enter your first and last name, your email and password, then check the box agreeing to the Stridekick Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
- Select Agree & Create Account
- Check the email you entered for your 6-digit verification code. The email should be titled 'Your Stridekick Verification Code'
- Return to the app, enter the code you received to verify your address, and select Continue
- Choose a username* and select Continue again
- Share a few more details about yourself so that we can personalize your experience in Stridekick. Select Continue
- Congratulations! Your Stridekick account has successfully been created and you should now be redirected to your Stridekick dashboard. Next, tap the orange Connect your device now button to connect a device and start syncing steps into Stridekick!
- Now that you’ve finished setting up your account, visit your profile to update your profile photo, add a cover photo, and more. You can learn more here.
Check out this Youtube video to follow step by step instructions on how to download the app and create your account.
Connecting a Wearable Device
If you have questions about connecting a specific wearable fitness device, click this link below to find the instructions for your specific device.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.) Can I search for the HealthierU challenges on the Stridekick platform?
Yes but only by the private challenge code, not the challenge name! Once you complete the official registration web form located on the HealthierU Virtual Programs and Challenges webpage, you should receive an email confirmation. In that email, there will be a private challenge code and a direct challenge link. If you search the private code in the Stridekick app you can locate the challenge. If you search for the challenge by name, the challenge won't show up because the challenges are private.
2.) Can my partner/spouse, children, or non-UNL friend participate in a HealthierU challenge?
No, the HealthierU challenges are only for UNL employees. We do encourage employees to create their own challenges using Stridekick and invite their friends and family to participate in those challenges. Employees who create their own challenges can invite up to 9 participants to join their challenges!
3.) Do I need to purchase the Stridekick Pro version to participate in a HealthierU Challenge?
No, the Stridekick pro version of the platform allows participants to have advance options when creating their own personal challenges. These advance options include inviting more than 9 participants to complete in a personal challenge, more challenge format options, and longer duration of challenge dates.
4.) Do I have to connect a wearable device or can I manually add in my data?
Users can choose not to sync a wearable fitness device to Stridekick, but to manually input data, users must either use the chat function on the Stridekick app and request access for manual data entry or email Info@stridekick.com and include their username and the request for manual entry.
5.) I synced my wearable device but my data isn'y syncing correctly, what are my options
Certain metrics and wearable devices may not always sync correctly with Stridekick. For example, some devices may experience issues syncing the Movement Minutes metric. To learn more about which devices have known syncing limitations, check out this Stridekick support article.
If you prefer to have your wearable device automatically sync your data, visit the Stridekick troubleshooting and tech support page or connect directly with their support team through the Stridekick app or website chat feature.
If you would like to switch to manual entry so your data is accurately reflected in Stridekick, this option may be helpful during team or collective goal challenges. To request a switch to manual entry, email Info@stridekick.com with the following message:
"Hello, my name is (insert name), and my Stridekick username is (insert username). I would like to switch to manual entry for (insert challenge name). Thank you!"
You can also submit this request through the chat feature in the Stridekick app to connect directly with a support team member.
Troubleshooting and Support
If you are having issues with the Stridekick Platform with the app or the website, click here.