# Getting Started Guide This is your step-by-step path to setting up RelayBook. You can get started in just **2 minutes**, or take **10 minutes** to build out a full collaborative system. > [!quote] Your Journey to Organized Contacts > Great contact management isn't about doing more — it's about having the right information, shared with the right people, at the right time. ## Quick Start (2 min) Want to see RelayBook working right away? > [!tip] 3 steps to start now > 1. **Create your account** and verify your email > 2. **Add your first contact** > 3. **See your book take shape** ### Step 1: Create Your Account (1 min) - [[Creating Your Account|Create your account]] with email and password - Verify your email via the link sent to your inbox ### Step 2: Add Your First Contact (1 min) - Open your personal book (created automatically) - Click **Add Contact** - Fill in the basics: name, email, phone - Save — you're organized. ## Complete Setup (10 min) Ready to unlock RelayBook's full power? This setup builds a system for your whole team. ### 1. Create Your Books (2 min) Organize contacts by purpose. - Click **New Book** in the sidebar - Name it something meaningful: "Sales Leads", "Vendors", "Partners" - Choose a **color** and **icon** for quick identification - [[Books|Learn more about Books]] ### 2. Set Up Labels (2 min) Categorize contacts within each book. - Go to any book and create **Labels** - Use color-coded labels like "VIP", "Follow Up", "New Lead" - Labels help you filter and find contacts fast - [[Labels & Categorization|Learn more about Labels]] ### 3. Invite Your Team (2 min) Collaboration is where RelayBook shines. - Open a book and click **Invite** - Enter a team member's email - Choose their role: **Viewer**, **Member**, or **Owner** - They'll receive an email invitation to join - [[Inviting Members|Learn more about invitations]] ## Beyond the Basics ### Power Features - **[[Search & Filtering]]** → full-text and fuzzy search across all contacts - **[[Starring Contacts]]** → mark favorites for quick access - **[[Contact Fields]]** → rich records with custom fields, relationships, and social profiles ### Team Management - **[[Roles & Permissions]]** → understand Owner, Member, and Viewer access - **[[Managing Members]]** → change roles, remove members - **[[Leaving a Book]]** → how members can leave shared books ## Pro Tips for Success > [!tip] Start Simple > - **Day 1:** Create your books, add a few contacts > - **Week 1:** Set up labels, invite your team > - **Week 2:** Explore search, filtering, and starring > [!success] Build the Habit > - Add new contacts as you meet them > - Use labels to keep contacts organized and findable > - Star key contacts for quick access ## Remember RelayBook grows more powerful the more your team uses it. Start with a few contacts, invite your colleagues, and let the system become your team's ==single source of truth== for every relationship. --- **Next:** [[Adding Contacts]]