# Getting started for users

## Getting your account set up

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### Go through the account setup flow

We'll automatically take you through the account setup process when you sign up
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### Download our desktop and mobile apps

Use our Mac, iOS, Windows and Android apps for the best experience
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### Enable notifications on your devices when you first log in

Notifications need to be enabled on your device and then customized in Glue
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### Know where to go for help

Ask Glue AI your product questions or [contact us](https://docs.glue.ai/get-started/help-and-support) for support on issues
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Refer to our documentation for more details on each of these steps:

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[sign-in-to-glue](https://docs.glue.ai/profile-and-preferences/sign-in-to-glue)
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[download-apps](https://docs.glue.ai/get-started/download-apps)
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[push-notifications](https://docs.glue.ai/profile-and-preferences/push-notifications)
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[help-and-support](https://docs.glue.ai/get-started/help-and-support)
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## Learning Glue - Fundamentals

Once your account is setup, learn the core features to get up and running with Glue

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<summary><strong>Learn about Threads</strong> — where focused conversations happen</summary>

* [What is a thread?](https://docs.glue.ai/conversations/threads#what-is-a-thread)
* [When and how to create a thread](https://docs.glue.ai/conversations/threads/creating-new-threads)
* [Managing threads over time](https://docs.glue.ai/conversations/threads/managing-threads)
* [Benefits of the threaded model](https://docs.glue.ai/conversations/threads#thread-benefits)

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<summary><strong>Join Groups in your workspace</strong> — where teams and projects organize their threads</summary>

* [What is a group?](https://docs.glue.ai/groups/groups-overview#what-is-a-group)
* [How to find groups to join](https://docs.glue.ai/groups/groups-overview#browse-all-the-groups-in-your-workspace)
* [Group chat vs Thread - when to use each](https://docs.glue.ai/groups/groups-overview#ways-to-interact-with-a-group)

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<summary><strong>Find what's important in your Inbox</strong> — your personalized view of Glue</summary>

* [**What's in your inbox?**](https://docs.glue.ai/inbox/inbox#whats-in-your-inbox)
  * [Important Threads](https://docs.glue.ai/inbox/inbox#what-makes-a-thread-important)
  * Active [Groups](https://docs.glue.ai/groups/groups-overview#what-is-a-group)
  * Recent [DM’s](https://docs.glue.ai/conversations/direct-messages)
* **How to know what needs your attention**
  * **Red badges** - you were directly @ mentioned or messaged
  * **Grey badges** - new activity but you are not @ mentioned

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**Test out your Glue powers!**&#x20;

* [ ] Send your first thread to a group, multiple groups, multiple people - whatever combination you like!

## Learning Glue - Leveling Up!&#x20;

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<summary><strong>Organize your inbox</strong> to personalize your Glue experience</summary>

**Thread inbox management**

* [Sort by unread or recent](https://docs.glue.ai/inbox/inbox#sort-threads-by-recent-or-unread)
* [Follow / unfollow](https://docs.glue.ai/inbox/inbox#unfollow)
* [Archive](https://docs.glue.ai/inbox/inbox#archive)
* [Mark read / unread](https://docs.glue.ai/inbox/inbox#mark-read-unread)
* [Set reminders](https://docs.glue.ai/inbox/inbox#set-a-reminder)
* Manage which threads get to your inbox with [Group notification settings](https://docs.glue.ai/groups/group-settings/group-notification-settings)

[**Star your favorites**](https://docs.glue.ai/inbox/inbox#star)

Threads, groups, and DMs can be added to a special Starred section in your inbox for easy access

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<summary><strong>Use Glue AI</strong> to answer questions and collaborate with your team</summary>

* [What is Glue AI?](https://docs.glue.ai/glue-ai/using-glue-ai#what-is-glue-ai)
* [How to use Glue AI](https://docs.glue.ai/glue-ai/using-glue-ai#how-to-use-glue-ai)
  * 1:1
  * Multiplayer with your team

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