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Welcome to asknex! This guide will help you get up and running quickly so you can start leveraging AI-powered research and learning right away.

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Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Visit asknex.ai
  2. Click on “Sign Up” or “Get Started”
  3. Enter your email address and create a password
  4. Verify your email address
  5. Complete your profile setup
Pro Tip: Start with the free plan to explore features, then upgrade to Pro when you need unlimited access.

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Step 2: Explore the Interface

Once logged in, familiarize yourself with the main interface: The left sidebar is your command center:
  • New Thread: Start a new research conversation
  • Home: Your dashboard with recent activity
  • Agents: Access specialized AI assistants
  • Files: Manage your uploaded documents
  • Library: View your research history and bookmarks
  • Usage: Monitor your plan limits and analytics

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Main Workspace

The center area is where the magic happens:
  • Type your questions or research queries
  • View AI responses with citations
  • Interact with search results
  • Chat with your documents
Let’s perform your first AI-powered search:
  1. Click on “New Thread” in the sidebar
  2. Type a question or research topic in the input box
    • Example: “What are the latest developments in renewable energy?”
  3. Press Enter or click the send button
  4. Review the AI-generated response with source citations
  5. Click on citations to verify sources
  6. Ask follow-up questions to dig deeper
Search Tips:
  • Be specific with your queries for better results
  • Use natural language - ask questions as you would to a colleague
  • Click on citations to explore original sources
  • Use follow-up questions to refine your research

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Step 4: Upload Your First Document

Transform your documents into interactive knowledge:
  1. Click on “Files” in the sidebar
  2. Click the upload button or drag and drop a file
  3. Wait for the document to process (usually takes a few seconds)
  4. Once processed, click on the document to open it
  5. Start asking questions about the document content
  6. Try commands like:
    • “Summarize this document”
    • “What are the key findings?”
    • “Extract all dates and events”
Supported Formats: PDF, Word (.docx), Text (.txt), Markdown (.md), Spreadsheets (.xlsx)

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Step 5: Try an AI Agent

Leverage specialized agents for specific tasks:
  1. Click on “Agents” in the sidebar
  2. Browse the available agents
  3. Select an agent based on your need:
    • Deep Research: For comprehensive topic analysis
    • Code Buddy: For programming help
    • ELI5: To simplify complex concepts
    • FAQ Generator: To create Q&A from text
  4. Follow the agent’s prompts or instructions
  5. Provide the necessary input
  6. Review and use the generated output

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Step 6: Organize Your Research

Keep your work organized in the Library:
  1. Click on “Library” in the sidebar
  2. View all your past searches and interactions
  3. Use filters to find specific content:
    • Search Filter: View search queries
    • File Filter: See document interactions
    • Agent Filter: Review agent conversations
  4. Bookmark important findings for quick access
  5. Click on any item to revisit that conversation

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Step 7: Share Your Findings

Collaborate by sharing your research:
  1. Open any conversation or research thread
  2. Look for the Share button (usually at the top)
  3. Click to generate a shareable link
  4. Copy the link and share with colleagues
  5. Recipients can view your research and findings

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Common Use Cases

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For Students

  • Research papers and assignments
  • Summarize lengthy academic articles
  • Simplify complex concepts with ELI5
  • Create study guides from documents

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For Professionals

  • Market research and competitive analysis
  • Quick fact-checking with citations
  • Analyze reports and documents
  • Generate content with AI agents

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For Researchers

  • Deep dive into complex topics
  • Analyze multiple sources simultaneously
  • Extract structured data from papers
  • Track research progress over time

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For Content Creators

  • Generate blog titles and outlines
  • Research trending topics
  • Create social media content
  • Analyze competitor content

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Tips for Success

  1. Be Specific: The more specific your query, the better the results
  2. Use Citations: Always verify information by checking source citations
  3. Organize Early: Use bookmarks and folders from the start
  4. Explore Agents: Different agents excel at different tasks
  5. Upgrade When Needed: If you hit limits, consider upgrading to Pro
  6. Ask Follow-ups: Don’t stop at the first answer - dig deeper
  7. Upload Key Documents: Build your knowledge base with important files

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Need Help?

If you run into any issues:
  1. Check this documentation for answers
  2. Use the Feedback button in the app for quick questions
  3. Email support at [email protected] for detailed help
  4. Visit our Getting Help page

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Next Steps

Now that you’re set up, explore these features:

AI-Powered Search

Master advanced search techniques

AI Agents

Discover all specialized agents

Knowledge Library

Build your knowledge base

Core Features

Understand all capabilities
Ready to dive deeper? Continue to Core Features to understand everything asknex can do.