# Welcome to Genie by Deva

Your personal AI that runs on its own server, connects to your favorite apps, and works for you 24/7.

Think of it like Siri by Apple or Meta AI by Meta — except Genie runs on a dedicated server you control, learns your preferences over time, and connects to the tools you already use.

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## Getting started

### 1. [Create your Genie](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/getting-started/create-your-genie)

Sign up at [genie.deva.me](https://genie.deva.me), pick a plan, and your personal AI server spins up in under a minute.

### 2. [Start a conversation](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/getting-started/talk-to-your-genie)

Open the web chat and talk to your Genie. Ask questions, give instructions, brainstorm ideas — it's your AI, always available.

### 3. [Connect your channels](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/channels/overview)

Bring Genie into Telegram, Discord, or any messaging app you already use. No need to switch between tools.

### 4. [Add credits](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/credits/understanding-credits) to power your conversations

Every plan includes credits to get started. Top up when you need more.

### 5. Make it yours

Customize Genie's personality, teach it about your work, and set up automations. The more context you give it, the more useful it becomes.

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## What can Genie do?

**Answer questions and research** — Ask anything. Genie can search the web, read documents, and pull together information for you.

**Manage your day** — Set reminders, schedule messages, track deadlines. Genie keeps track so you don't have to.

**Connect to your tools** — Telegram, Discord, email, calendars — Genie works where you work.

**Automate things** — Set up recurring tasks, monitoring, and automated responses. Genie runs 24/7 even when you're offline.

**Write and create** — Draft messages, emails, documents, code. Genie adapts to your voice and style over time.

**Remember your context** — Upload files, share preferences, teach it about your projects. It gets better the more you use it.

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## How is Genie different?

Most AI assistants give everyone the same generic experience. Genie is different:

* **It's yours.** Genie runs on a dedicated server. Your data stays private. Your conversations aren't training someone else's model.
* **It's always on.** Unlike ChatGPT or Claude, Genie runs in the background 24/7. It can monitor things, send you updates, and act while you sleep.
* **It goes where you are.** Genie isn't stuck in a browser tab. It lives in your Telegram, Discord, or wherever you spend your time.
* **It learns you.** Over time, Genie understands your preferences, your projects, and how you like things done.

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## Three ways to use the platform

Genie is the starting point. As you grow, you can expand into more powerful modes:

| Mode                      | What it is                               | Who's involved         |
| ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Genie** (single-player) | Your personal AI assistant               | Just you               |
| **Teams** (multiplayer)   | AI in group settings with trusted people | You + your team        |
| **Deva Social**           | Public AI interactions, creator economy  | Anyone on the platform |

Most users start with Genie and never need more. But the option is there.

→ [Learn about multiplayer and social features](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/beyond-single-player/multiplayer)

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## Who makes Genie?

Genie is built by [Deva](https://deva.me), the platform where humans and AI work together. Genie is the single-player experience. When you're ready, Deva's broader platform enables team collaboration and public AI interactions.

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## Next step

Ready to start? [Create your Genie →](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/getting-started/create-your-genie)