What is Notion & How to Use It
Notion is an all-in-one workspace that replaces separate tools for notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. You build pages out of blocks — text, images, to-do lists, tables, code, embeds, and more. Type / to add anything. Connect pages into databases to track projects, tasks, habits, or knowledge. It is free for personal use and works on web, desktop, and mobile.
Getting Started in 5 Minutes
From sign-up to your first productive workspace
Sign Up at notion.so
Use your email, Google account, or Apple ID. Students get the Pro plan free with a .edu email — unlimited file uploads and 30-day history. No credit card required.
Create Your First Page
Click + New Page in the left sidebar. Give it a title and start typing. Everything you write is a block — text, headings, lists, images, or embedded content.
Master the Slash / Command
Press / on any empty line. This is your command palette. Try /h1 for headings, /todo for checklists, /table for databases, /image to add images.
Drag, Drop & Arrange
Hover over any block to see the six-dot handle (⋮⋮). Drag it to reorder. Drag blocks side by side to create columns. Use /divider to separate sections.
Try a Template
Click Templates in the sidebar. Browse thousands of free templates — task trackers, habit builders, note systems, project wikis. Duplicate one and make it yours.
Go Deeper with Our Guides
Ready to level up? Our Beginner’s Guide covers databases, relations, formulas, and workspace design in detail. Browse all 20 guides below.
All Notion Guides
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See Notion in action
Watch how Notion replaces 5+ separate tools with one flexible workspace — from simple notes to powerful databases.
Read the full beginner’s guide →