# 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.
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_Welcome to a more sustainable way of working. Let's make today—and every day—outrageously productive._