# Getting Started

Connect your inbox, import email history, and send your first AI‑assisted draft.

## 1) Create your account

Sign up with your Google or Microsoft account. Choose the provider you use for email so we can sync the right inbox.

## 2) Connect your inbox and grant permissions

On first sign‑in, you’ll be asked to grant Gmail or Outlook plus basic profile permissions. These are required so Jace can:

- Read and sync your email threads and labels in real time
- Create and update drafts you approve
- Read your send‑as settings and signature, so drafts match how you normally write

You can disconnect anytime from [Settings → My account](https://app.jace.ai/inbox#settings-account).

## 3) Initial sync and import

After connecting, Jace begins a staged import so you can start working immediately:

- Prioritizes recent, important mail first (your Primary inbox)
- Then it expands to 1 year of history for the Plus subscription, and up to 3 years for Pro.

You can use Jace while the import runs in the background. In onboarding, you’ll see a sync status indicator. New mail will appear instantly via Gmail or Outlook real‑time push notifications.

See also: **[Email Sync](https://jace.ai/docs/gmail-sync-overview)** and **[Missing threads](https://jace.ai/docs/missing-threads)**.

## 4) Send your first AI‑assisted draft

Open any thread that needs a reply and click Draft with AI. Jace will propose a complete draft using your signature and voice settings. You stay in control—edit anything before sending.

Tips:

- Ask for options: “Make it shorter and friendlier” or “Propose 3 times for next week.”
- Jace respects your signature settings and won’t duplicate signatures.

## 5) Personalize Jace with rules

Head to [Settings → Rules](https://app.jace.ai/inbox#settings-rules). Rules teach Jace your preferences—for example scheduling tools, tone, and repeatable workflows. See **[Rules](https://jace.ai/docs/rules-and-automations)** for examples.

## 6) Optional: Connect integrations

From [Settings → Integrations](https://app.jace.ai/inbox#settings-integrations) you can enable optional tools (e.g., Slack, Notion, Google Drive, or remote MCP servers) that Jace can use when drafting or researching. Learn more in **[Using MCP integrations](https://jace.ai/docs/mcp-integrations)**.

## What’s next

- Read **[Email Sync](https://jace.ai/docs/gmail-sync-overview)** to learn how real‑time updates and history import work
- Set up a few rules (scheduling tool, name preference, and one email‑handling rule)
- Try “Draft with AI” on 2–3 recent conversations and iterate with short prompts

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