Create Your First Briefing
Get started with Protime in minutes - choose the path that works best for you
Getting Started is Simple
Creating your first briefing with Protime takes just minutes. We've designed two paths so you can choose what works best for you - try it instantly with public content or connect your Gmail to transform your newsletters into organized summaries.
Here's how it works: First, when you sign up or click "New Briefing" in your dashboard, our setup wizard launches automatically. Next, you'll choose your source - either Gmail integration for your email newsletters or a public briefing to try instantly. Finally, just follow the simple configuration steps, and your first briefing will be ready in minutes.
Choose Your Quick Start Path
Two ways to experience Protime instantly
Public Briefing
No email needed
Try Protime instantly without connecting any accounts
Choose this when:
- You want to see how Protime works right away
- You're curious but not ready to connect your email
- You prefer public news and content over personal newsletters
- You want a quick demo before committing
Gmail Briefing
Your newsletters summarized
Transform your email newsletters into organized summaries
Choose this when:
- You have newsletters piling up in your inbox
- You want personalized summaries of your subscriptions
- You're ready to organize your information workflow
- You need to stay on top of industry updates
Public briefings have an already curated set of sources processed in areas like Crypto, Artificial Intelligence and German news. They are intended to showcase Protime, even though they might cover much of what you need.
Gmail briefings are much more personalized, because they come from your Gmail inbox. You have full control over what is processed. In public briefings, this curation step was already done by somebody else.
What Happens After You Choose?
Once you've selected your path, Protime guides you through a simple setup process. Here's what to expect for each option:
Public Briefing Path (4 Steps)
- 1Choose Briefing Theme - Select from AI & Tech, Crypto & Web3, or News & Current Affairs
- 2Select Topics - Pick specific subtopics within your chosen theme (e.g., Machine Learning, Blockchain, Politics)
- 3Set Preferences - Choose frequency (daily, every 2 days, weekly, or on-demand), language, and add any special instructions
- 4Generate Briefing - Click "Generate My First Briefing" and get your AI-powered summary instantly
Gmail Briefing Path (5 Steps)
- 1Connect Gmail - Securely authenticate with Google (we only access labeled emails)
- 2Select Labels - Choose existing labels or create new ones for newsletters you want processed
- 3Select Topics - Add categories to help AI better organize your summaries
- 4Set Preferences - Choose briefing frequency and add any personalization instructions
- 5Complete Setup - Your briefing is automatically created and will process emails based on your schedule
Note: Your briefing is created automatically when you select the Gmail path - no separate creation step needed!
Not sure which to choose? Start with a public briefing to see Protime in action, then connect your Gmail when you're ready to transform your own inbox.
Understanding Gmail Labels
How Protime uses labels to process your emails
(See Gmail Briefing Setup Step 2 above)
To Process Label
Emails with this label will be processed by Protime
Apply to: Newsletters, long emails, reports
Processed Label
Protime adds this after processing an email
Helps you track what has been summarized
Privacy First
Only labeled emails are accessed
Your private emails remain untouched
Pro Tip
Start with a test label on a few newsletters to see how Protime works before processing all your emails.
Common Setup Issues
Gmail authentication fails
Solution: Enable pop-ups and ensure 2FA is active on your Google account
No emails being processed
Solution: Check that emails have the "To Process" label applied
Labels not showing up
Solution: Refresh the page or reconnect your Gmail account