Founders Online & App User Compatibility Requirements
Compatibility Key
| Compatibility | Description |
|---|---|
Recommended | Provides the ideal experience. |
Supported | Supports general functionality. May have minor behavioral or cosmetic differences. |
Limited support | Supports general functionality. May have behavioral or cosmetic differences. May not address bugs unless they block a task, present security concerns or compromise data. |
Unsupported | Results may be inconsistent and not compatible. Compatibility is not gauranteed. |
System Requirements
You must use a computer that has:
- Available browser updates applied for improved security that provide anti-virus and spyware protection.
- An internet connection with a minimum of 1 Mbps download speed.
Note: Satellite connections often have difficulty supporting Hypertext Transfer ProtocolSecure (HTTPS) applications. Since Founders Online is HTTPS-encrypted for the safety of your financial information, some satellite cable connections may exhibit slow responses.
Browser Requirements
| Browser | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
Google Chrome (Current and previous two major versions) | Recommended | Recommended |
Mozilla Firefox (Current and previous two major versions) | Supported | Supported |
Microsoft Edge (Current and previous two major versions) | Supported | Unsupported |
Apple Safari (Current and previous two major versions) | Unsupported | Supported |
Biometric Requirements
End users can use Fingerprint Login, Touch ID, Face ID, or Face Authentication to log into the Founders App. Touch ID and Face ID are only available for login authentication on supported Apple iOS devices. Fingerprint Login and Face Authentication are only available for login authentication on supported Android devices. These login authentication features require end-user registration at the device level.
Biometrics that meet Android’s strength requirements for Class 3, previously known as "Strong", can be used on supported Android devices. For more information, see Biometrics from Android's documentation.
Founders App Requirements
This section describes the operating systems, connection types, and camera resolutions that are compatible with the Founders Apps. End users can download the app from the Apple Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play (for Android devices).
Note: We recommend upgrading to the latest version of the Founders App to ensure optimal functionality for your features and products.
Note the following details about the Founders App:
- A valid email address and telephone number are required.
- The Founders App functions best when the GPS or native mapping app (also called Location Services) is enabled.
Note: Users must enroll in push notifications in the Founders App and enable them on their mobile device to ensure optimal functionality for certain products and features. Some products and features may also require "Always on" location services to be enabled.
When requesting customer support for the Founders App, identify the model and operating system of the device and, if applicable, confirm that the camera is rear-facing.
Note: To deposit checks with Mobile Remote Deposit Capture (mRDC) in the Founders App, an end user must have a mobile device with a rear-facing camera with a resolution of at least 5 megapixels.
Supported Android OS versions
The following table provides Android OS requirements for the Founders App:
| Version | Compatibility |
|---|---|
Android 13.x and later | Supported |
Android 12.x | Limited support |
Android 11.x | Limited support |
Android 10.x | Limited support |
Supported iOS versions
The following table provides Apple iOS requirements for the Founders App:
| Version | Compatibility |
|---|---|
iOS 17.x and later | Supported |
iOS 16.x | Limited support |
Note: While end users on unsupported OS versions can still access digital banking usinga mobile browser, they will not have access to native app features, such asMobile Remote Deposit Capture (mRDC) or biometric authentication.
Supported WatchOS versions
The following table provides WatchOS requirements for the Founders App:
| Version | Compatibility |
|---|---|
WatchOS 9.x and later | Supported |
WatchOS 8.x | Limited support |
Note: While end users on unsupported OS versions can still access digital banking usinga mobile browser, they will not have access to native app features, such asMobile Remote Deposit Capture (mRDC) or biometric authentication.
Mobile connectivity requirements
The following table provides mobile connectivity requirements for the Founders App:
| Connectivity | Compatibility |
|---|---|
5G | Supported |
4G LTE | Supported |
Wi-Fi | Supported |
Note: Devices that do not have Location Services or native mapping applications do notsupport branch/ATM location functionality.
PDF Reader Requirements
We recommend the most recent version of Adobe Reader available for desktop and mobile devices. If you choose to use a third-party PDF application, we cannot guarantee documents will appear as intended.
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