How to Use Granola

Getting started with Granola

With Granola, you'll be able to capture and organise meeting notes effortlessly without the distraction of a bot joining your calls. This guide will help you set up Granola and get the most out of its features in under five minutes.

Step 1: Sign up and set up

1. Visit Granola's website.
2. Click on the "Get Started for Free" button on the homepage.
3. Enter your email address and create a password, or sign up using Google.
4. Once you receive a confirmation email, click the link to verify your account.
5. Log in to Granola, and you’ll be prompted to grant permission for audio capture. Click "Allow" to enable this feature.

Step 2: Your first meeting note

1. Start a virtual meeting on your preferred platform (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet).
2. Open Granola on your desktop while the meeting is in progress.
3. Click the "Record Meeting" button on the Granola interface.
4. As the meeting proceeds, Granola will automatically capture audio and generate notes in real-time.
5. Once the meeting ends, click "Stop Recording" to save your notes. You can access them later under the "Meetings" tab.

Step 3: Get better results

1. After saving your notes, review them in the "Meetings" tab. You can edit and highlight key points.
2. Use the "Search" feature to quickly find specific notes or topics from past meetings.
3. Set up "Tags" for each meeting to organise notes by project or team, making retrieval easier.
4. Explore the "Settings" menu to adjust the transcription language or enable notifications for new features.

Pro tip

To save time, use keyboard shortcuts for common actions in Granola. For example, pressing "Ctrl + R" starts recording, and "Ctrl + S" saves your notes.

Common mistake to avoid

A common mistake is forgetting to allow audio permissions when setting up Granola. If you encounter issues with capturing audio, check your device's privacy settings to ensure Granola has permission to access the microphone.