> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lindy.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Set up the AI that runs your work life in 2 minutes

## Get Started

Lindy is the AI that runs your work life. Once you're set up, Lindy autonomously handles your inbox, preps you for meetings, takes notes, sends follow-ups, and keeps your calendar under control. You don't have to ask.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Go to [lindy.ai](https://lindy.ai) and click **Try for Free**.

    On the Get Started page, choose how to sign in. You can use **Google** or your **email address**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your phone number">
    After signing in, you'll be prompted to add your phone number. This is optional but highly recommended. It unlocks **iMessage and SMS**, so you can text Lindy like you'd text a friend.

    Enter your number, then verify with the code Lindy sends you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect your email and calendar">
    Lindy will ask you to connect your Google account so it can run your inbox and calendar. Click **Connect**, review the permissions, and allow access.

    <Check>
      Your data is encrypted (AES-256), never sold, and never used to train models. Lindy is SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and GDPR compliant. [Learn more about security](/resources/security).
    </Check>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start your free trial">
    Lindy offers a **7-day free trial** with full Pro features. Enter your payment info to get started. You can cancel anytime before the trial ends.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Say hello to Lindy">
    That's it. If you added your phone number, Lindy will text you first. It's already personalized with context from your email, calendar, and meetings. Just text back and put Lindy to work.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Lindy Does Automatically

Once you're set up, Lindy starts working right away. No configuration needed. One assistant replaces your entire work stack.

| Feature              | What Lindy Does                                                                     |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Inbox Management** | Triages, prioritizes, drafts, and sends replies in your voice. Autonomously.        |
| **Meeting Prep**     | Researches attendees and delivers a briefing before every meeting.                  |
| **Meeting Notes**    | Joins your meetings, records them, and generates interactive, searchable summaries. |
| **Follow-ups**       | Tracks action items and sends follow-up emails to attendees.                        |
| **Daily Briefings**  | Sends you a morning briefing with your calendar, important emails, and news.        |

You can customize all of these in your settings at [chat.lindy.ai](https://chat.lindy.ai). Adjust what Lindy labels, how it drafts emails, when you get meeting prep, and more.

## What to Try First

Here are a few things you can delegate to Lindy right now via text or the web app at [chat.lindy.ai](https://chat.lindy.ai):

* **"Prep me for my next meeting"**: Get attendee research and past meeting context
* **"What's on my calendar today?"**: Get a quick rundown of your day
* **"Draft a reply to \[name]'s email"**: Lindy drafts a response in your tone
* **"Schedule a meeting with \[name] next week"**: Lindy coordinates calendars and books it
* **"Summarize yesterday's meeting with \[name]"**: Get key decisions and action items

## Explore More

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  <Card title="Inbox Management" icon="inbox" href="/features/inbox-management/email-triage">
    See how Lindy runs your inbox autonomously
  </Card>

  <Card title="Meeting Assistant" icon="video" href="/features/meeting-assistant/meeting-prep">
    Meeting prep, notes, and automatic follow-ups
  </Card>

  <Card title="iMessage & SMS" icon="message" href="/features/imessage-sms">
    Delegate to Lindy from your phone
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ad Hoc Tasks" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/features/ad-hoc-tasks">
    Research, knowledge bank, and on-demand tasks
  </Card>
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