You've signed up for SoList. Now what?

We built SoList to be intuitive, but we also know that a quick guide can help you hit the ground running. This isn't a comprehensive manual—it's the essentials to get you creating, organizing, and sharing in under a minute.

Quick Start

Create your first list in 60 seconds: New List → Add title → Add items → Share with friends.

Step 1: Create Your First List

From your dashboard, you'll see a prominent "New List" button. Click it, and you're off.

Choose a title

Keep it descriptive. "Groceries" works, but "Weekend BBQ Shopping" is better. You'll thank yourself later when you have 20 lists.

Pick a category

Personal — Your everyday to-dos

Shopping — Grocery runs, wishlists

Travel — Packing, itineraries

Work — Projects, deadlines

Health — Workouts, habits

Entertainment — Movies, books

Set visibility

Private — Only you can see it

Followers — People who follow you can view it

Public — Anyone can discover it

Step 2: Add Items

With your list created, start adding items. Type in the text field and hit enter. That's it.

✓ Pro tip

Don't overthink the first draft. Dump everything out of your head, then organize. Lists are living documents.

Step 3: Share With Friends

Here's where SoList becomes social. Open any list and look for the share option.

Permission Levels

VIEW They can see the list but not edit

EDIT They can add, remove, and check off items

ADMIN Full control, including inviting others

Shared lists sync in real-time. When your roommate checks "milk" off the grocery list, you'll see it instantly. No more buying three gallons because nobody communicated.

Step 4: Explore the Feed

SoList isn't just about your lists—it's about discovering what others are doing.

Feed

Activity from people you follow: new lists, events, challenges.

Discover

Popular public lists, upcoming events, interesting users.

Step 5: Create an Event

Lists are great. Events are next level.

Event Details

📝 Title and description

📅 Date and time

📍 Location or link

🖼️ Cover image

Quick Tips for Power Users

Use the "Today" List

Every day, you get a fresh "Today" list. Add daily priorities, check them off. At midnight, it clears for a new day.

Enable Notifications

Get notified when someone shares a list, invites you to an event, or completes a task on a shared list.

Try a Challenge

Want to build a habit with friends? Create a challenge. Set a goal, invite participants, track progress together.

That's It. Seriously.

You now know everything you need to start using SoList effectively. The rest you'll figure out as you go—that's the point of intuitive design.

Ready to start?

Create a list. Check something off. Share it with a friend.

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Getting Started with SoList: Your First List in 60 Seconds