Getting Started with Zemna.AI

Welcome! This guide will help you set up your account and create your first scientific publication in minutes.

Quick Start

1

Sign Up Create your account at zemna.ai

2

Open the Editor Click "Editor" in the navigation to start writing

3

Choose a Template Select from Research Article, Review Paper, or start blank

4

Start Writing Begin with your title and abstract

Creating an Account

Sign Up Options

  • Email: Use your institutional or personal email
  • ORCID: Connect your ORCID iD for researcher verification
  • Google: Quick sign-up with Google account
  • Institution SSO: If your institution is connected

Profile Setup

After signing up, complete your profile:

  1. Add your name and affiliation
  2. Set your research interests
  3. Choose your default citation style
  4. Connect your ORCID (if not already)

Your First Publication

Starting Fresh

  1. Go to the Editor
  2. Click "New Document" or start typing in the title field
  3. Add your title: "Untitled Publication" → Your title
  4. Fill in author information
  5. Begin writing your abstract

Using a Template

  1. Click "📄 New" in the editor header
  2. Browse available templates:
    • Research Article: Standard sections for original research
    • Review Paper: Structure for literature reviews
    • Case Study: Format for case-based research
    • Conference Paper: Shorter format for conferences
  3. Select and customize

Editor Overview

Layout

AreaPurpose
Left SidebarNavigation and tools
Main EditorYour document content
Right PanelAI Research Assistant
HeaderDocument actions (New, Save, Export)

Key Actions

Saving

  • Auto-save is enabled by default
  • Manual save: Ctrl/Cmd + S
  • Save status shown in header

Sections

  • Click section headers to navigate
  • Drag to reorder sections
  • Use templates for standard structure

AI Assistant

  • Always available in right panel
  • Ask questions about your writing
  • Get suggestions and improvements

Next Steps

Once you're comfortable with the basics:

  1. Add Citations: Import and format your references
  2. Use AI Assistant: Get writing help
  3. Invite Collaborators: Work with co-authors
  4. Export Your Work: Generate PDF, LaTeX, or Word

Pro Tip: Use keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow. Press ? in the editor to see all available shortcuts.

Common Questions

How do I save my work?

Zemna.AI auto-saves your work every few seconds. You'll see "Saved" in the header when your latest changes are stored.

Can I work offline?

Yes! Zemna.AI works offline. Changes sync automatically when you reconnect.

How do I add co-authors?

Go to CollaborationInvite and enter their email addresses. They'll receive an invitation to join your document.

What citation styles are supported?

We support 50+ styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, and more. Switch styles instantly in the citation settings.

Can I import from Word or LaTeX?

Yes! Use FileImport to bring in existing documents. We'll preserve formatting and convert citations.