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✨ Your First 5 Minutes in Save for Later: What to Do First
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✨ Your First 5 Minutes in Save for Later: What to Do First

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🎉 So you’ve just downloaded Save for Later — welcome aboard!

In a world drowning in tabs, tweets, and unread newsletters, you’ve taken a big step toward reclaiming your attention. In just 5 minutes, you’ll have a clean, AI-powered space to save, sort, and actually read the things that matter.

Let’s get you up and running fast.


⏱️ Minute 1: Import Your Old Bookmarks
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If you’re switching from Pocket, Raindrop, or any other bookmarking app — start here:

  • Go to Profile → Backups & Restore → Import Bookmarks
  • Upload your .csv file (we support Pocket, Raindrop, and browser exports)
  • Sit back — Save for Later will auto-tag and sort everything using AI

✨ Pro Tip: If you’re coming from Pocket, check this guide →


⏱️ Minute 2: Add Your First Link#

Test the waters with something fresh:

  • Tap the ➕ icon to add a new bookmark
  • Paste a link to an article, tweet, video link, or PDF link
  • Save it!

Save for Later will instantly:

  • 📌 Grab the title & image
  • 🧠 Generate an AI Category and Relevant Tags based on the content
  • 🔖 Auto-tag it as “article”, “video”, “newsletter” or more

⏱️ Minute 3: Try Reader Mode (Goodbye Clutter 👋)
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Tap on any saved article and enter Reader Mode — a distraction-free space with:

  • Clean formatting
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Dark mode for reading at night
  • Highlighted key takeaways if summaries are enabled

Seriously, your brain will thank you.


⏱️ Minute 4: Use AI Summary Mode
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If you’re tight on time (who isn’t?), tap Summary on any long read.

  • Get a quick, intelligent digest
  • Know whether it’s worth reading fully
  • Add your own notes for later

It’s like having a reading assistant who actually reads.


⏱️ Minute 5: Customize Your Library
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Make Save for Later your own:

  • 🏷️ Tap the tag icon on any link to create folders like inspiration, deep dive, or read this week
  • 📁 Long-press to select multiple links and tag in bulk
  • 🧭 Pin your top articles so they’re always on top

Bonus: Turn on cloud backups in Settings → Sync & Backups to save everything to Google Drive or iCloud.


✅ What You’ll Notice Right Away
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  • You’re not overwhelmed anymore
  • You can actually find what you saved
  • You’re reading smarter, not harder

🔄 Come Back Tomorrow…
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…and check the For You feed — a smart mix of links you saved but forgot, plus suggested reads based on your habits (no tracking or creepy stuff).

The more you use it, the better it gets.


💬 Final Thoughts
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The first 5 minutes of using Save for Later can genuinely shift the way you consume and retain information. Whether you’re a researcher, student, creator, or just chronically curious — you’ve now got an AI assistant built into your reading list.

So, go ahead — start saving with intention.
And as we like to say:

Don’t just save it. Come back to it. Read smarter. ✨


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