Welcome to ZeroTwo
Get up and running with ZeroTwo in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through creating an account, starting your first conversation, and exploring key features.ZeroTwo replaces multiple AI platform subscriptions with a single powerful workspace. You get access to 50+ AI models, advanced tools, and team collaboration features.
Quick Start
Create Your Account
Visit zerotwo.ai and sign up with your email or Google account.Account options:
- Email and password
- Google SSO (instant access)
- GitHub SSO (for developers)
Complete Onboarding
Answer a few quick questions to personalize your experience:
- Your primary use case (coding, writing, research, etc.)
- Preferred AI models
- Team collaboration needs
These preferences help us optimize your experience, but you can change them anytime in Settings.
Start Your First Chat
You’ll land on the main chat interface. Simply:
- Type your message in the input box at the bottom
- Press
Enteror click the send button - Watch as AI responds in real-time
- “Explain quantum computing in simple terms”
- “Write a Python function to sort a list”
- “Help me plan a marketing campaign”
Switch Models
Click the model selector at the top of the chat to try different AI models:
- GPT-4o: Best for general tasks and code
- Claude Sonnet 4: Excellent for long documents
- Gemini 2.5 Pro: Great for multimodal tasks
Essential Features
Chat Interface
Your main workspace for AI conversations.Model Switcher
Access 50+ AI models - switch anytime during a conversation
File Uploads
Upload documents, images, code, spreadsheets, and more
Web Search
Get real-time information from the internet
History
All conversations automatically saved and searchable
Keyboard Shortcuts
Work faster with keyboard shortcuts:| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
⌘/Ctrl + Enter | Send message |
⌘/Ctrl + K | Open model switcher |
⌘/Ctrl + N | New chat |
⌘/Ctrl + / | Show all shortcuts |
⌘/Ctrl + B | Toggle sidebar |
Common First Tasks
Writing with AI
Ask AI to help with any writing task:Coding Assistance
Get help with programming:Research and Analysis
Leverage AI for research:Creative Projects
Use AI for creative work:Using Advanced Features
Canvas for Interactive Editing
Canvas opens automatically when AI creates content that benefits from editing:Edit and Refine
- Make direct edits to the content
- Ask AI to improve specific sections
- Use keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+L for links, Cmd+Alt+I for AI menu)
Projects for Organization
Create a project to keep related work organized:- Click Projects in the left sidebar
- Click New Project
- Give it a name and description
- Add team members (optional)
- Start chatting within the project context
Projects maintain separate conversation history, files, and settings - perfect for organizing different workstreams.
Web Search for Current Info
Enable web search when you need real-time information:- Click the Web Search toggle before sending your message
- Choose a focus (Auto, Research, News, etc.)
- AI will search the web and cite sources in the response
File Uploads for Context
Upload files to give AI more context:- Documents: PDFs, Word docs, text files
- Images: For analysis or as references
- Code: For review, debugging, or improvement
- Data: CSVs, Excel files for analysis
- Archives: ZIP files containing multiple documents
Team Collaboration
Invite Team Members
- Create or open a Project
- Click Settings > Members
- Click Invite Members
- Enter email addresses
- Set permissions (Admin, Editor, Viewer)
- Send invitations
Share Conversations
Share individual conversations with colleagues:- Click the Share button in chat header
- Choose sharing options:
- Public link: Anyone with link can view
- Team only: Only team members can access
- Specific people: Select individuals
- Copy and share the link
Customization
Set Custom Instructions
Personalize how AI responds:- Go to Settings > Preferences
- Scroll to Custom Instructions
- Add instructions like:
- “Always write code with detailed comments”
- “Use a casual, friendly tone”
- “Prioritize code efficiency”
Choose Default Model
Set your preferred default model:- Go to Settings > Preferences
- Select Default Model
- Choose from available models
- Save changes
Getting Help
Documentation
Explore comprehensive guides and references
Discord Community
Join our community for help and discussions
Support Email
Email reed@zerotwo.ai for assistance
Status Page
Check platform status and uptime
Next Steps
Now that you’re set up, explore more capabilities:Interface Tour
Learn about all interface elements and features
Switch Models
Understand when to use different AI models
Canvas Guide
Master interactive content creation
Integrations
Connect your favorite tools and services
You’re all set! Start chatting and explore ZeroTwo’s powerful features.
Troubleshooting
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- Try incognito/private mode
- Check status.zerotwo.ai for outages
- Contact support at reed@zerotwo.ai
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- Check your internet connection
- Verify you’re logged in
- Try refreshing the page
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