> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.raindrop.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Learn the basics and get comfortable with Raindrop.io in a few minutes.

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    ### Install the browser extension

    First things first — <Icon icon="puzzle-piece" size={16} /> [install the browser extension](/install-extension).
    It's the fastest way to save anything you find online.
    Once installed, <Icon icon="thumbtack" size={16} /> pin it to your toolbar so it's always one click away.

    ### Save your first bookmark

    Try it out — click <Icon icon="cloud" size={16} /> icon on any page to save it. That's it, your first bookmark is in Raindrop.io.

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    <Info>There are many other ways to [add bookmarks](/bookmarks) (including on mobile), you can even [upload your own files](/files).</Info>

    ### Organize

    When saving you can pick a [collection](/collections) and add [tags](/tags). Think of collections as folders, and tags as labels like `to-read`, `important`, or `gift`.

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    <Tip>**Pro tip**: want to come back to something later? [Set a reminder](/reminders) — we'll notify you when it's time.</Tip>

    ### Highlight what matters

    You've saved a page, but what about the key parts? Select any text, right-click and choose **Save highlight** — next time you open that bookmark, your highlights are right there, across all your devices.

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    ### Find what you've saved

    Access your bookmarks and highlights from anywhere — pick the [web app](https://app.raindrop.io), [desktop app](https://raindrop.io/download), or [mobile app](/mobile-app), whichever suits you best. Everything stays in sync automatically.

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    ### Install the app

    Download Raindrop.io for <Icon icon="apple" size={16} /> [iOS](https://raindrop.io/r/app/ios) or <Icon icon="android" iconType="duotone" size={16} /> [Android](https://raindrop.io/r/app/android) and sign in to your account.

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    ### Save your first bookmark

    Open any page in your browser or app, tap <Icon icon="arrow-up-from-square" size={16} /> **Share**, and choose <Icon icon="cloud" iconType="duotone" size={16} /> **Raindrop.io** from the list. That's it — your first bookmark is saved.

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      On Android it works right away.\
      On iOS you may need to [enable the share extension](/mobile-app) first.
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    ### Organize

    When saving you can pick a [collection](/collections) and add [tags](/tags). Think of collections as folders, and tags as labels like `to-read`, `important`, or `gift`.

    <Tip>**Pro tip**: want to come back to something later? [Set a reminder](/reminders) — we'll notify you when it's time.</Tip>

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    ### Highlight what matters

    Open any saved page in the app and select text to save it as a [highlight](/highlights). Your highlights sync across all your devices automatically.

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    ### Find what you've saved

    Head to the Raindrop.io app — everything you've saved through Share is here. Your library also syncs with the [web](https://app.raindrop.io) and [desktop](https://raindrop.io/download) apps automatically.

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### Chat with your library

Over time your library becomes your personal knowledge base. [Stella](/stella) lets you chat with it — ask questions, get summaries, find things you vaguely remember, or have it organize your collections for you.

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### Next steps

You've got the basics down. Raindrop.io is much more than a bookmark manager — it can become your personal knowledge hub. Here are some things to explore next.

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  <Card title="Import your bookmarks" icon="file-import" iconType="duotone" href="/import">
    Bring existing bookmarks from your browser or other apps
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  <Card title="Upload files" icon="file" iconType="duotone" href="/files">
    Add documents, videos, images, and books to your library
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect other apps" icon="plug" iconType="duotone" href="/integrations">
    Sync with other apps and build powerful automations
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  <Card title="Share with others" icon="globe" iconType="duotone" href="/public-page">
    Publish collections publicly or invite a team to collaborate
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Have questions or need help? Reach out at [info@raindrop.io](mailto:info@raindrop.io) — we're always happy to help.