Getting Started
Set up your Nanabase account and start managing your professional contacts in under 5 minutes.
Getting Started#
Welcome to Nanabase! This guide will help you set up your account and start managing your professional contacts.
Step 1: Create Your Account#
- Go to app.nanabase.co
- Enter your work email address
- Click Continue with Email
- Check your inbox for a magic link (no password needed!)
- Click the link to sign in
We use passwordless authentication for security. Each time you sign in, you'll receive a fresh magic link valid for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Complete Your Profile#
After signing in for the first time, you'll be prompted to complete your profile:
- Full Name — How you'll appear to colleagues
- Job Title — Your current role
- Phone (optional) — For your profile
This information helps colleagues find and recognize you.
Step 3: Choose Your Path#
You have two options:
Option A: Join an Existing Company#
If your company already uses Nanabase:
- Click Join a Company
- Enter your company's workspace URL (e.g.,
acme.nanabase.co) - Request to join
- Wait for an admin to approve your request
Option B: Create a New Company#
If you're the first from your company:
- Click Create a Company
- Enter your company name
- Choose a workspace URL (e.g.,
acme.nanabase.co) - You'll automatically become the Owner
Choose a short, memorable workspace URL. This is how your team will access Nanabase.
Step 4: Add Your First Contacts#
Now let's add some contacts. You have several options:
Add Manually#
- Click + Add Contact in the top right
- Fill in the contact details
- Choose visibility:
- Private — Only you can see this contact
- Shared — Visible to your company
- Click Save
Import from CSV#
Have contacts in a spreadsheet? Import them in bulk:
- Go to Settings → Import
- Upload your CSV file
- Map columns to contact fields
- Preview and confirm
- Import completes automatically
Step 5: Explore Your Workspace#
Your Private Contacts#
Visit My Contacts to see your personal contact vault. These contacts:
- Are visible only to you
- Follow you if you change companies
- Can be shared with your company anytime
Company Directory#
Visit Directory to see all shared contacts in your company:
- Search across all departments
- See who added each contact
- Request introductions through colleagues
Team Members#
Visit Team to see your colleagues:
- Find people in your organization
- See who knows whom
- Discover connection paths
Next Steps#
Core Concepts
Understand how Nanabase works
Private Contacts
Manage your personal network
Sharing Contacts
Share contacts with your company
Search
Find contacts quickly
Need Help?#
- Check our FAQ for common questions
- Email us at support@nanabase.co
- Browse other guides in the sidebar