TapSOS

[Friday 1st May, 8pm]

We had a problem today with one of our service providers that meant our apps and websites were unavailable.

Everything is now back up and running. We’re looking into what happened and have taken steps to help prevent this happening again.
We’re sorry for the disruption and appreciate your patience.

[Friday 1st May, 13:06]

We’re aware that users are currently experiencing issues accessing our products and websites.

This is due to an incident with our DNS provider, who is actively working to restore full service. We’re monitoring progress closely and will share updates as soon as we can.

Thanks for bearing with us, we understand how important our services are to you.

TapSOS 2.0 is here!

We’re excited to announce the release of TapSOS 2.0 — designed to make emergency communication faster, simpler, and more accessible than ever.

✨ What’s new:
• Fresh, easy-to-use design
• Faster performance
• Improved accessibility
• Updates shaped by user feedback

👉 If you’re new to TapSOS, you can download the app today from the App Store and set up your account in just a few minutes.

👉 If you’ve been using the old TapSOS app, please remove it and download the new version. Don’t forget: the old app will stop working after 31 October 2025.

With TapSOS 2.0, we remain committed to breaking down barriers in emergency communication — ensuring everyone has the ability to ask for help, even without speech.

📲 Download TapSOS from your App Store today

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