Getting Started with FanDesk

Welcome to FanDesk! This guide will help you get up and running in just a few minutes.

First Login

When you first access FanDesk, you'll need to authenticate. FanDesk supports multiple login methods:

1. Magic Link — Enter your email and receive a login link (no password needed)
2. Google Sign-In — Use your Google account for quick access
3. Password — Traditional email and password login
4. Invitation Link — If you were invited by a teammate, use the link from your invitation email

Connecting Google Workspace

To get the most out of FanDesk, connect your Google Workspace account. This enables:

• Gmail sync — See and manage your emails within FanDesk
• Calendar sync — Your Google Calendar events appear automatically
• Drive access — Browse and manage your Google Drive files
• Contacts — Access your Google Contacts

How to Connect

1. Go to Settings (click your avatar in the sidebar)
2. Navigate to the Integrations section
3. Click Connect Google Account
4. Authorize FanDesk to access your Google data

Note: Your data stays secure. FanDesk only requests the permissions needed to sync your information.

Understanding the Interface

The Sidebar

The left sidebar is your main navigation hub:

Quick Search

Press Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K on Mac) anywhere to open the command palette. From here you can:

• Search your Drive files
• Navigate to any section
• Create new items (tasks, pages, events)
• Access settings

Your First Tasks

Here are some things to try:

1. Send a Message

Go to Chat and find a channel or start a direct message with a teammate.

2. Create a Task

Press Ctrl+K, type "new task", and create your first task. Or go to My Tasks and click the + button.

3. Write a Document

Go to Pages and create a new page. Try the rich text editor with headings, lists, and code blocks.

4. Check Your Calendar

If you've connected Google, your events should already be synced. Go to Calendar to see your schedule.

Setting Your Status

Let your team know your availability:

1. Click your avatar in the sidebar footer
2. Choose a status: Online, Away, Do Not Disturb, or Offline
3. Optionally add a status message (e.g., "In a meeting until 3pm")

Getting Help

• Desk Mate AI — Click the bot icon in Chat to ask questions
• This Documentation — You're already here!
• Keyboard Shortcuts — Press ? to see available shortcuts

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