> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.redpill.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> Create your account and send your first private message in under 2 minutes

# Getting Started with RedPill

Set up your private AI assistant in minutes. No credit card required for the free tier.

## Create Your Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Go to [chatgpt.redpill.ai](https://chatgpt.redpill.ai/) and create your account with email or OAuth (Google, GitHub).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Email">
    Check your inbox and click the verification link.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Chat">
    You'll be redirected to the chat interface automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Your First Conversation

Once you're in, you'll see the chat interface:

1. **Select a model** from the dropdown
2. **Type your message** in the input box
3. **Press Enter** or click Send

That's it. Your message is already end-to-end encrypted.

<Note>
  All models in the app are Confidential AI models running in GPU TEE. Your data never leaves the secure enclave.
</Note>

## Understanding the Interface

### Model Selector

Click the model name at the top to switch between the available confidential models.

### Chat Controls

* **New Chat**: start a fresh conversation
* **History**: access previous chats (encrypted locally)
* **Settings**: adjust preferences

### Privacy Indicator

Look for the lock icon: it confirms your connection is E2E encrypted.

## Upload Documents (Private RAG)

Want to chat about your own files?

1. Click the **attachment** icon
2. Select files (PDF, DOCX, MD, TXT)
3. Wait for processing (files are encrypted immediately)
4. Ask questions about your documents

<Warning>
  Files are processed within the TEE-protected gateway, which is attested and does not retain request bodies. They are encrypted in transit before upload.
</Warning>

## Free Tier Limits

The free tier includes:

* **10 messages per day**
* Access to basic Confidential AI models
* E2E encryption (same as paid plans)
* Single device

Need more? [Upgrade to Pro](https://chatgpt.redpill.ai/) for unlimited messages and premium features.

## Tips for Getting Started

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Be specific in your prompts">
    Clear, detailed prompts get better responses. Include context and specify the format you want.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use knowledge bases for recurring topics">
    Upload documents you reference often to your knowledge base - it's more efficient than re-uploading.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Try different models">
    Each model has strengths. Try a few to see which fits your task.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check the privacy indicator">
    The lock icon confirms E2E encryption is active. If you don't see it, refresh the page.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Private RAG" icon="file-upload" href="/chat/private-rag">
    Upload and query your documents privately
  </Card>

  <Card title="How Privacy Works" icon="shield" href="/confidential-ai/how-it-works">
    Deep dive into our privacy architecture
  </Card>
</CardGroup>