Creating an Account

Getting started with Samvise is quick and straightforward. You can create an account with an email address and a password, and in the iOS app you can use Sign in with Apple instead.

Sign Up Options#

Email and Password

Create an account with your email address and a secure password. You can connect Google Calendar afterwards for scheduling features.

Sign in with Apple (iOS app)

In the Samvise iOS app you can sign up with Sign in with Apple. Apple releases an email address to us, which is a private relay address if you chose to hide your real one. There is no separate Samvise password in this case.

Sign Up Process#

Using Email and Password#

1. Visit the signup page - Go to samvise.io and click "Get Started"
2. Enter your details - Provide your email address and create a secure password
3. Verify your email - Check your inbox for a verification email
4. Click the verification link - Confirm your email address
5. Complete setup - You'll be redirected to your dashboard

Email Verification#

If you sign up with email and password, you'll need to verify your email address:

1. Check your inbox for an email from Samvise
2. Click the verification link in the email
3. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder
4. The link expires after 24 hours - request a new one if needed

Initial Onboarding#

After creating your account, you'll be guided through a quick setup:

Set Your Timezone

Samvise needs to know your timezone to schedule tasks at the right times. Select your timezone from the list, or let Samvise detect it automatically from your browser.

Create Your First Time Window

Time windows define when you want to work on different types of tasks. During onboarding, you'll create your first time window, typically something like "Work" (Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM) or "Personal" (evenings and weekends).

You can add more time windows later from your settings.

Connect Google Calendar (Optional)

Onboarding ends with an optional step to connect Google Calendar. This allows Samvise to see when you're busy and avoid scheduling conflicts. Before it sends you to Google, Samvise shows you exactly what it will read and store.

If you skip this step, you can always connect your calendar later from Settings.

What Information We Collect#

When you create an account, we collect:

For Email Signup:

• Your email address
• Your encrypted password
• Your name, if you choose to give one

For Sign in with Apple:

• The email address Apple releases to us, which may be a private relay address

Connecting Google Calendar is a separate, optional step. Samvise does not use your Google account to sign you in. See the Privacy Policy for exactly what calendar data is stored.

Passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption. If you use Sign in with Apple, there is no Samvise password to store, and authentication is handled by Apple.

Privacy and Security#

• All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Row-Level Security ensures you can only access your own data
• OAuth tokens are securely encrypted
• We never share your data with third parties

Quick Tips for New Users#

Start Simple - Don't try to set up everything at once. Create one time window and a few tasks to get familiar with the interface.

Connect Your Calendar - Even if you skip it during onboarding, connecting Google Calendar makes scheduling much more effective.

Try the Chat - The AI chat assistant is the fastest way to create tasks and get scheduling suggestions.

Set Realistic Estimates - When creating tasks, provide realistic time estimates. This helps the scheduler place tasks more effectively.

Use Priorities - Get comfortable with the Low / Medium / High priorities. They help Samvise understand what matters most.

Next Steps#

After creating your account, you'll want to:

1. Take a quick tour of the interface to understand the layout
2. Create your first task to see how scheduling works
3. Connect your Google Calendar if you haven't already
4. Set up additional time windows to organize different types of work
5. Explore the chat assistant to discover what it can do

Continue to the next section for a quick tour of Samvise.