Quick Start Guide

Get your account set up and start saving links in just 5 minutes. This guide covers the absolute essentials to get you productive immediately.

Step 1: Create Your Account (1 minute)

Sign Up Options

Choose your preferred signup method:

Email Signup:

1. Enter your email address
2. Create a secure password
3. Verify your email
4. You're in!

Quick Social Signup:

• Google: One-click signup with Google
• GitHub: Perfect for developers
• Microsoft: Enterprise-friendly option

Account Verification

• Check your email for verification link
• Click to verify (required for full access)
• Return to the platform to continue

Step 2: Create Your First Collection (1 minute)

Name Your Collection

Think about what you want to organize first:

• "Reading List" - Articles to read later
• "Work Resources" - Professional tools and references
• "Learning Materials" - Courses, tutorials, guides
• "Project Research" - Resources for a specific project

Quick Setup

1. Click "New Collection"
2. Enter a clear, descriptive name
3. Add a brief description (optional but helpful)
4. Keep it Private for now (you can change this later)
5. Click "Create Collection"

Step 3: Save Your First Links (2 minutes)

Method 1: Direct URL Entry

1. Open your new collection
2. Click "Add Link"
3. Paste any URL (try: https://example.com)
4. Add a title and description
5. Click "Save"

Method 2: Browser Extension (Recommended)

1. Install the browser extension (link in your account)
2. Visit any website you want to save
3. Click the extension icon
4. Select your collection
5. Save instantly

Quick Links to Try

Save these useful links to test the system:

• Wikipedia: https://wikipedia.org
• GitHub: https://github.com
• Stack Overflow: https://stackoverflow.com

Step 4: Organize with Tags (30 seconds)

Add Tags for Easy Finding

While adding links, include tags like:

• Type: article, tool, video, course
• Topic: work, personal, learning, reference
• Priority: urgent, later, important

Example Tagging

Link: "CSS Grid Complete Guide"
Tags: tutorial, css, reference, web-development
Description: Comprehensive guide to CSS Grid layout

Step 5: Access Anywhere (30 seconds)

Mobile Access

• Bookmark this page on your phone
• Install the mobile app (iOS/Android)
• Access your collections from anywhere

Browser Extension Benefits

• Save without switching tabs
• One-click organization
• Automatic title detection
• Offline saving capability

Your First 5 Minutes Checklist

• [ ] Account created and verified
• [ ] First collection created
• [ ] Browser extension installed
• [ ] At least 3 links saved
• [ ] Tags added to links
• [ ] Mobile access set up

What You've Accomplished

🎉 Congratulations! In just 5 minutes, you've:

• Set up a secure, organized system for your links
• Created your first collection
• Saved links with proper organization
• Set up tools for efficient future saving

Quick Tips for Success

Organization Tips

• Start simple: Don't over-organize initially
• Use clear names: Make collections easy to find
• Add descriptions: Help your future self remember why you saved something
• Tag consistently: Develop a tagging system that works for you

Efficiency Tips

• Use the browser extension: Much faster than manual entry
• Batch similar content: Save related links to the same collection
• Review regularly: Clean up and reorganize monthly
• Share useful collections: Help others and get feedback

Common Quick Start Questions

Q: How many collections should I create? A: Start with 3-5 collections for different purposes. You can always create more later.

Q: Should I make collections public? A: Keep them private initially. Share publicly once you've curated quality content.

Q: What if I make mistakes? A: Everything can be edited, moved, or deleted. Don't worry about perfection initially.

Q: How do I find saved links later? A: Use the search function, browse by collection, or filter by tags.

Next Steps (When You're Ready)

Immediate Next Steps (Next 10 minutes)

1. Install browser extension if you haven't already
2. Import existing bookmarks from your browser
3. Create 2-3 more collections for different purposes
4. Save 10-15 more links to practice

This Week

1. Learn advanced organization techniques
2. Set up mobile access for on-the-go saving
3. Explore sharing options for useful collections
4. Establish a weekly review routine

This Month

1. Consider team features if collaborating
2. Set up API access for automation
3. Customize collections with themes
4. Share your first public collection

Need Help?

Stuck on something? Don't worry, help is available:

• Search our help docs for specific questions
• Check the FAQ for common issues
• Contact support through the help widget
• Join our community for tips from other users

Success Indicators

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• ✅ You naturally reach for the extension when finding useful links
• ✅ You can quickly find previously saved links
• ✅ Your collections have clear purposes and organization
• ✅ You're saving time by not re-searching for resources

Ready for More?

Once you're comfortable with the basics:

• Explore Collections - Detailed features guide
• Account Setup - Complete account configuration
• Team Features - Collaborate with others
• Advanced Features - Power user techniques

You're now ready to transform how you organize digital resources!

Start saving those links and enjoy your newfound organization superpower! 🚀