# Welcome to TickUp Help Transform your productivity with TickUp's day-first approach to task management. Whether you're just getting started or looking to master advanced features, we'll help you achieve outrageous productivity. > [!quote] Your Productivity Journey Starts Here > TickUp is designed to work with your natural rhythms, not against them. Let's help you create a ==sustainable system== that grows with you. ## Quick Start Guide ### New to TickUp? > [!success] Essential First Steps > **[[Creating Your Account]]**: Set up your TickUp account and basic preferences > **[[Getting Started Journey]]:** Rapid setup and and complete system guide > **[[What is TickUp?]]**: Understand the core philosophy and approach > **[[Day-First vs. Task-First]]**: Learn why organizing around WHEN changes everything ** > [[Projects & Labels]]**: Set up your personal productivity matrix ### Ready to Get Productive? > [!tip] Core Productivity Features > **[[Daily Planning]]**: Master your daily workflow and planning routine > **[[Adding Tasks]]**: Learn efficient task creation and organization > **[[Time Allocation Visibility]]**: See where your time really goes > **[[Understanding Work & Personal Separation| Work & Personal Contexts]]**: Maintain healthy boundaries between life areas ## Most Popular Help Articles ### Time Management - **[[Planned vs. Actual Times]]**: Build better time estimation skills - **[[Task Organization]]**: Distribute tasks across days with available capacity - **[[Repeating Tasks]]**: Set up recurring work and personal habits ### Advanced Features - **[[Deep Work vs. Energy States]]**: Align your work with natural energy patterns - **[[Context Switching]]**: Seamlessly transition between different areas of responsibility - **[[Searching Tasks]]**: Quickly find any task across your entire system ## Pro Tips & Advanced Techniques Ready to take your productivity to the next level? > [!note] Power User Resources > **[[Habit Tracking]]**: Use labels to build powerful habit systems > **[[Weekly Planning Ritual]]**: Create sustainable weekly planning routines > **[[The Perfect Morning Routine]]**: Start each day with intention and clarity > **[[Deep Work Session Setup]]**: Create optimal conditions for deep work ## Apps & Integrations ### Mobile & Desktop Apps - **[[TickUp Mobile Apps]]**: Productivity on the go with your iPhone or Android - **[[TickUp Chrome Extension]]**: Quick task capture from anywhere on the web ### Connect Your Tools - **[[Apple]]**: Login with Apple - **[[Google]]**: Login and connect with your Google Calendar - **[[Microsoft| Microsoft Outlook]]**: Login and connect with your Google Calendar - **[[ClickUp]]**: View and import your ClickUp tasks ## Account & Settings ### Getting Set Up Right - **[[Account Settings]]**: Configure your profile and preferences - **[[Integration Settings]]**: Connect and manage your third-party tools ## Getting Help ### Need More Support? > [!tip] Additional Resources > **[[Feedback Process]]**: Share your thoughts and suggestions > **[[Submit Feature Requests]]**: Request new features or improvements > **[[Report a Bug]]**: Help us fix issues you encounter > **[[Roadmap & Feature Requests]]**: See what's coming next ### Stay Updated - **[[Release Notes]]**: Latest updates and improvements - **Community**: Join discussions with other TickUp users - **Contact Support**: Get personalized help when you need it ## TickUp Philosophy ### Why Day-First Works TickUp is built on a fundamental insight: traditional productivity tools organize around WHAT needs to be done, but real productivity comes from organizing around WHEN tasks should happen. > [!quote] The TickUp Difference > We believe technology should adapt to human nature, not the other way around. Our day-first approach creates ==mental clarity== while preventing overcommitment. **Core Principles:** - **Respect natural rhythms**: Work with your energy patterns, not against them - **Prevent overcommitment**: See your daily capacity and plan accordingly - **Maintain boundaries**: Separate work and personal contexts for better balance - **Build sustainable habits**: Create systems that compound over time ### Ready to Transform Your Productivity? Start with our **[[Creating Your Account]]** guide, then explore **[[What is TickUp?]]** to understand the philosophy behind your new productivity system. Questions? Our **[[Feedback Process]]** makes it easy to get help or share suggestions as you build your ideal workflow. --- _Welcome to a more sustainable way of working. Let's make today—and every day—outrageously productive._