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Setting Up Tidepool

Intro

Key Offerings:

Tidepool Platform – A free, cloud-based application that aggregates diabetes device data (from insulin pumps, CGMs, and glucose meters) into one easy-to-use dashboard.
Tidepool Loop – An open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) system that helps people with diabetes manage insulin dosing more effectively.
Big Data Donation Project – A program where users can anonymously donate their diabetes data to accelerate diabetes research.

First Step:

You will need to choose first between what you want to use with Tidepool to connect to it. There are several ways, but I will only be explaining two methods.

Nightscout and Dexcom Clarity are the two main ones we need to setup first before we can connect to Tidepool.

Step 1: Download the Dexcom Clarity App

For Smartphones:
iOS (iPhone): Available on the App Store.
Android: Available on Google Play.
For Computers: Access via the Dexcom Clarity Website.

Step 2: Create or Log in to Your Dexcom Account

If you’re new to Nightscout, then visit Nightscout Docs Website
If you’re new to Dexcom, sign up for an account at Dexcom Clarity Website.
If you already have a Dexcom account (used for the Dexcom G6/G7 app), log in with the same credentials.

Step 3: Connect Your Dexcom CGM

If using the Dexcom G6/G7 app:
Clarity automatically syncs with your Dexcom CGM data if you’re logged into the same account.
If using a receiver or pump:
Manually upload data via the Clarity website (requires a USB connection). And for you to download their dexcom-uploader-4.6.0 software from Clarity Web site.

Dexcom Uploader

You can invite doctors, caregivers, or family members to view your reports:
Go to "Share" in the Clarity app or website.

Dexcom Clarity for Clinics

Enter their email address.
Choose their access level (view-only or full access)

Step 5: View Reports & Insights

Dexcom Clarity provides:

✔ Daily glucose trends
✔ Time in Range (TIR) reports
✔ Hypo/Hyperglycemia analysis
✔ Average glucose & GMI (Glucose Management Indicator)
Reports update every 3 hours when connected to your CGM

To share Dexcom data with Tidepool, you need to connect your Dexcom Clarity account to your Tidepool account.
This is done through the Tidepool Web interface and requires you to log into your Dexcom Clarity account within the Tidepool platform. Once connected, Tidepool will automatically fetch your Dexcom data.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

Open Tidepool Web: Go to Visit tidepool.org
in a web browser (Chrome or Edge) and log in to your Tidepool account.
Connect a Device > Account: Navigate to the “Devices” "Connect a Device Account" section.
Connect Dexcom: Click on the "Connect" button next to the Dexcom logo.

Bring Data Into Tidepool

Dexcom Login: You'll be redirected to a Dexcom login page. Enter your Dexcom Clarity account credentials (username and password).
On my own setup I used Nightscout to connect to Tidepool and not Dexcoms, but it is done in the same manner

Getting Started

If you have a Tidepool account, you can automatically upload your data and share it with your diabetologist ,endocrinologist.
If xDrip+ can display basal information from an external source such as like AAPS or pump, it will also be uploaded to Tidepool.

Visit tidepool.org
Click "Personal Sign Up" or "Sign Up"

Enter your email and create a password
Choose "Personal Account" and click "Continue"

Create Your Personal Tidepool Account

Fill out the patient information and accept the terms of use
Verify your email via the link sent to you

Step 2 – Enter your credentials into xDrip+

Go to and select Settings
Go to Cloud Uploads

Xdrip Cloud Upload

Select Tidepool

xDrp Tidepool

Turn on Sync to Tidepool

1-2-3-4 Turn on Sync to Tidepool

Enter the email address you used during registration

and password you used during registration for Tidepool

Test the connection once done.

Avoid using test servers (keep unselected).

1.Avoid using test servers

You may choose to upload under specific conditions to conserve battery life and minimize data usage costs.

2. upload under specific conditions

If you manually upload pump data, consider disabling xDrip+ treatment uploads to prevent duplicates.

3. manually upload pump data

If upload fails, enable the new authentication protocol.

4. If upload fails

Step 3 - Enter credentials into AAPS

Open the “” Gear menu in the top left and select “Config Builder” (or find it among the tabs at the top).

AAPS Config Builder

In the “Synchronization” section, check mark “Tidepool”.

Check Mark Tidepool

Click the gear icon next to “Tidepool”.
and Enter your username and password created in Step 1 for Tidepool.

AAPS Preferences 1-2-3

Click “Test Tidepool Login”.

Test Tidepool Login

If you see “Successfully logged into Tidepool”, you’re connected. If not, verify your credentials and email address.

If You Don’t See the Success Message:

Verify Your Email & Password.

Ensure you’re using the exact email registered with Tidepool.

Check for typos or extra spaces in your password.

Now go to “Connection settings” and adjust according to your preferences.

AAPS Connection settings

Thats all you need to do in AASP, If you need to setup a Nightscout Click Here . If you need any help on setting up Dexcom Clarity then see there Web site or call 0800 031 5763

Upload Data

Tidepool primarily syncs data automatically from supported devices (Dexcom, Omnipod, Medtronic, etc.), but you can also manually upload data from certain devices like blood glucose meters (BGMs) or older pumps.

📥 Supported Devices for Manual Upload