Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with Julia in under 5 minutes. This guide will walk you through creating your account, connecting your services, and sending your first message.
Before You Begin
To use Julia, you'll need:
- A WhatsApp or Telegram account
- A Google account (for Gmail and Google Calendar) and/or Microsoft account (for Outlook Calendar)
- A few minutes to complete the setup
Connect to Julia
First, you need to find and message Julia on your preferred messaging platform. Choose the platform you use most frequently — you can always add more channels later.
- 1. Open WhatsApp on your phone
- 2. Search for "Julia Assistant" or scan the QR code
- 3. Start a conversation
Telegram
- 1. Open Telegram on any device
- 2. Search for "@JuliaAssistantBot"
- 3. Click "Start" to begin
Create Your Account
When you first message Julia, she'll ask if you want to create a new account or link to an existing one. For new users, simply type /start or say "create account" to get started.
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/start
Welcome to Julia! 🎉 I'm your AI executive assistant, and I'm here to help you manage your calendar, emails, tasks, and contacts. To personalize your experience, you can tell me: • Your name (just say "My name is [name]") • Your email (for billing & notifications) • Your timezone (or I'll try to detect it) Or just start chatting — you can update these anytime with /account. What would you like help with today?
💡 Pro Tip: Set Your Basics
While not required, telling Julia your name, email, and timezone helps her provide a more personalized experience. She'll use your timezone for scheduling and your email for calendar invites. You can say things like "My name is Sarah" or "I'm in the Pacific timezone".
Connect Your Calendar & Email
To unlock Julia's full potential, connect your Google or Microsoft accounts. This allows her to manage your calendar and email on your behalf. Use the /account command to get a secure link to your dashboard where you can connect services.
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/account
Plan: Free Subscription: none Usage: 48/50 messages remaining today Manage account: https://donna.ai/auth/token/abc123xyz (Link expires in 1 hour)
In Your Dashboard
- 1. Click the magic link to access your dashboard (no password needed)
- 2. Go to the "Integrations" section
- 3. Click "Connect Google" or "Connect Microsoft"
- 4. Authorize Julia to access your calendar and email
- 5. Choose which calendar should be your default for new events
🔒 Security Note
When you connect your accounts, you're using OAuth — the same secure method used by apps like Slack and Zoom. Julia never sees your password. You can revoke access at any time from your dashboard or directly from your Google/Microsoft account settings.
Link Multiple Channels (Optional)
Want to use Julia on both WhatsApp and Telegram? You can link multiple channels to the same account. Your data, preferences, and connected services will be shared across all channels.
How to Link Channels
- 1On your primary channel (where you already have an account), send
/link - 2Julia will give you a 6-character code (e.g., "AB3F9K")
- 3On your new channel, paste the code
- 4The channels are now linked — use either one!
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/link
Send this code from the other channel within 10 minutes: AB3F9K
You're All Set!
Congratulations! You now have Julia set up and ready to help. Start by asking her something simple, like "What's on my calendar today?" or "Remind me to call mom tomorrow". The more you use Julia, the better she'll understand your preferences and needs.