Welcome to Helse
Get up and running in minutes. This guide will walk you through creating your account, setting up your first project, and exploring the key features of the platform.
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Create Your Account
Sign up with your email or institution credentials. Verify your email to unlock all features.
Pro Tips
- Use your institutional email for academic discounts
- Set a strong password with at least 12 characters
- Enable two-factor authentication for extra security
Set Up Your First Project
Create a project to organize your research. Projects can contain documents, code files, and references.
Pro Tips
- Name your project descriptively (e.g., 'PhD Thesis Chapter 2')
- Add a description to help team members understand the project
- Use tags to categorize and filter projects later
Write Your First Document
Open the Word Editor and start writing. Use templates to jumpstart your research papers.
Pro Tips
- Choose from templates like Literature Review or Research Proposal
- Use the floating toolbar for quick formatting
- Insert citations with Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C
Analyze Data with Code
Launch the Code Editor to write Python scripts. Pandas and visualization libraries are pre-installed.
Pro Tips
- Upload CSV files directly to your project
- Use the Run button or Ctrl/Cmd + Enter to execute code
- View output and charts in the integrated panel
Manage Your References
Build your citation library by importing from databases or uploading BibTeX files.
Pro Tips
- Search PubMed, arXiv, and more directly from Helse
- Organize references with folders and tags
- Export citations in any format (APA, MLA, Chicago...)
Customize Your Workspace
Adjust settings, themes, and preferences to make Helse work the way you want.
Pro Tips
- Switch between light and dark mode
- Configure keyboard shortcuts
- Set default citation style and export format
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