Getting Started with BrainBack: Your First 5 Minutes

Welcome to Smarter Learning

You've downloaded BrainBack—congrats! In the next 5 minutes, you'll learn everything you need to start transforming your screen time into brain time. Let's dive in.

Step 1: Create Your Account (30 seconds)

Open the BrainBack app and you'll see three sign-up options:

• Continue with Google: Fastest option—uses your Google account
• Email magic link: Enter your email and we'll send you a secure login link
• Under 13? You'll need your parent's email to verify your account (we take safety seriously!)

Pick your method, complete the quick setup, and you're in.

Step 2: Choose Your Learning Goals (1 minute)

The first thing BrainBack asks is: "What do you want to master?"

You can pick up to 3 topics that interest you. Don't stress about this—you can change these anytime. Some popular choices:

• STEM topics: Math, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science
• Languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese
• Creative skills: Drawing, music theory, photography, writing
• Life skills: Financial literacy, public speaking, time management

The algorithm will use your choices to personalize your video feed, so pick topics you genuinely care about!

Step 3: Watch Your First Video (1 minute)

Now comes the fun part. Your personalized feed will appear—a TikTok-style scroll of educational videos tailored to your interests.

Here's how it works:

• Swipe up to see the next video
• Tap the heart to like videos you enjoy (helps improve your recommendations)
• Tap the bookmark to save videos for later
• Tap the share icon to send to friends (learning is better together!)

Videos are 15-120 seconds long, so you'll watch your first one in under a minute. And here's where the magic happens...

Step 4: Take Your First Quiz (1 minute)

After every video, you'll get 3-5 quick quiz questions to test what you just learned.

Pro tips for quizzes:

• Answer honestly—the algorithm uses your performance to suggest videos at the right difficulty
• Get answers right to earn XP (Experience Points)
• Get a perfect score for bonus XP!
• If you get something wrong, you'll see the correct answer with an explanation

Complete your first quiz and—boom—you've officially started your learning journey!

Step 5: Meet Your AI Tutor (1 minute)

Confused about something? Got a question the video didn't answer? Tap the AI Tutor button (it looks like a brain icon) at any time.

Your AI Tutor can:

• Explain concepts in different ways until you get it
• Answer follow-up questions about the video topic
• Recommend related videos to watch next
• Help you understand why you got a quiz question wrong

Think of it as having a patient, knowledgeable tutor in your pocket— available 24/7.

Step 6: Explore the Dashboard (30 seconds)

Tap the profile icon to see your personal dashboard. Here you can:

• View your XP: See how many points you've earned
• Check your streak: Daily learning builds momentum
• Browse badges: See which achievements you've unlocked
• Review skill maps: Visual progress in each subject
• Explore micro-courses: Premium content bundles ($2.99-$9.99) for deep dives

Bonus Tips for Power Users

Now that you're set up, here are some insider tips to maximize your learning:

• Build a streak: Come back daily to maintain your learning streak (even 5 minutes counts!)
• Use search: Tap the search icon to find specific topics instead of scrolling
• Download courses: Purchase micro-courses and download them for offline learning during commutes or flights
• Follow creators: Find educators you love and follow them to see their new content first
• Set a daily goal: Challenge yourself to earn a certain amount of XP each day

You're Ready to Learn

That's it! In just 5 minutes, you've gone from zero to fully set up on BrainBack. Now the real fun begins—scroll, learn, quiz, and watch your knowledge grow one 60-second video at a time.

Questions? Tap the help icon in your profile or reach out to our support team. We're here to make sure your learning experience is smooth and effective.

Happy learning! 🧠