====== Getting Started with MyStory.today ======

===== First Launch Experience =====
Upon launching MyStory.today (either installed app or browser version), you'll see a **welcome screen** with two options:

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1. **New Users**:  
→ Select **"I use the app for the first time"**

→ Immediate access with a **guest account** (no credentials required)

→ Start writing instantly

2. **Existing Users with an account**:  
→ Select this if you've used MyStory.today before  

→ Enter your **email** and **password**  

→ Tap **Login** to access your synced content
===== Guest Account Features =====
**Device-bound access** (no sync/backup):  

✓ All features available immediately  

✓ No email verification required  

✓ Local storage only (bound to this device/browser)  

**Important limitations**:  

⚠ Content **not recoverable** if device is lost/damaged

⚠ No cross-device synchronization  

⚠ Export options remain available (manual backups)

===== Creating a Permanent Account =====
**Two conversion methods** available later:

**1. Yellow Banner Method**:  
   - A persistent yellow bar appears at screen top  
   - Tap on this banner to open the registration form  
   - Enter **email** and **password** twice  
   - Click **"Create Account"** to migrate data  

**2. Profile Menu Method**:  
   - Tap your **profile picture/icon** (top-right corner)  
   - Select **"Create Account"** from dropdown  
   - Complete the registration form  
   - Verify email via confirmation link

===== Post-Registration Benefits =====
After creating an account:  

✓ **Automatic cloud backup** of all content

✓ **Sync across devices** (app + browser versions)

✓ **Recovery options** via email verification

===== Best Practices for guest accounts =====
▸ **Export regularly** even as guest user (File → Export → PDF/DOCX)  

▸ **Convert early** if planning long-term projects  

▸ Use **same browser/device** consistently for guest access