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. Originally built to summarize newsletters, Protime now intelligently processes any Gmail content. We've designed two paths so you can choose what works best for you - try it instantly with a demo or connect your Gmail to transform your emails into organized summaries.
Choose Your Quick Start Path
Two ways to experience Protime instantly
When you sign up or click "New Briefing" in your dashboard, our setup wizard launches automatically. You'll choose between the two options below - either Gmail Briefing for your personal emails or Demo Briefing to try instantly. Then just follow the simple configuration steps, and your first briefing will be ready in minutes.
Demo Briefing
Instant preview
Try Protime instantly without connecting any accounts. See a pre-generated briefing with real content from today's top newsletters.
Choose this when:
- You want to see how Protime works right away
- You're curious but not ready to connect your email
- You want to see an example without sharing any data
- You want a quick demo before committing
Gmail Briefing
Your emails intelligently summarized
Originally built for newsletters, Protime now transforms any Gmail content into organized summaries - from newsletters to long emails, reports, and more
Choose this when:
- You have important emails piling up in your inbox
- You want AI-powered summaries of any email content
- You're ready to organize your entire email workflow
- You need to stay on top of newsletters, reports, and updates
Demo briefings show you a pre-generated example using real content from popular newsletters in areas like Tech, 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. Originally designed for newsletters, Protime has evolved to intelligently summarize any email content - from newsletters and reports to long discussions and research papers. You have full control over what is processed through Gmail labels. Demo briefings use pre-generated content to give you an instant preview.
Coming soon: Protime will offer a feature to stay up to date with newsletters from specific topics, giving you the best of both worlds - curated content without needing to gather news sources.
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:
Demo 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
- 4Activate Your Briefing - Click "Generate My First Briefing" and get your AI-powered summary instantly
Gmail Briefing Path (6 Steps)
- 1Name & Image - Give your briefing a memorable name and upload a cover image
- 2Connect Gmail - Securely authenticate with Google and grant Protime access to Gmail (see detailed steps below)
- 3Select Labels - Choose existing labels or create new ones for emails you want processed (we only access labeled emails)
- 4Select Topics - Add categories to help AI better organize your summaries
- 5Set Preferences - Choose briefing frequency and add any personalization instructions
- 6Activate Your Briefing - 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 demo briefing to see Protime in action, then connect your Gmail when you're ready to transform your own inbox.