Getting Started Guide

Creating Your Account

Welcome to Flashcard Buddy! To get started, you'll need to create an account. Click the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner and provide your email address and a secure password (minimum 8 characters). Once you verify your email, you're ready to start learning!

Creating Your First Deck

Creating a deck is simple:

  1. Click "New Deck" from your dashboard
  2. Give your deck a meaningful name
  3. Upload source materials (PDFs up to 25MB or JPEGs up to 3MB)
  4. Our AI will analyze your materials and generate cards, or you can create cards manually

Editing Cards

Each card in your deck can be customized:

  • Click on any card to edit its content
  • Modify the front (question) and back (answer)
  • Add hints or additional context
  • Save your changes to update the card immediately

Using Study Sessions

Study Sessions use a spaced repetition system similar to Anki to optimize your learning:

  • Rate your answers on a scale of "Again" (complete blackout) to "Easy" (perfect response)
  • New cards follow a learning pattern: 1 minute → 10 minutes → 1 day
  • Cards graduate to longer intervals based on your performance
  • Maximum review interval is 6 months for well-known cards

Managing Your Profile

Access your profile settings through the dropdown menu in the top right corner. Here you can update your basic information and notification preferences.

Archiving Decks

When you're done with a deck, you can archive it to keep your dashboard clean. Archived decks won't appear in your main view but their data is preserved.

Getting Help

If you need assistance:

  • Visit our Help Center for detailed guides and FAQs
  • Use the contact form to reach our support team
  • Check our community forums for tips from other learners