Set up your CRM from your Gmail inbox
Don't start from blank fields. Start from real conversations. Inbox onboarding helps you get to a lightweight setup fast-so you can track deals and follow-ups without leaving Gmail.
Lightweight setup | Human-in-the-loop | You stay in control

Start with what you already do
Most solo operators already have a system-it's just scattered across threads, calendar reminders, and notes. Inbox onboarding helps you turn that into a simple, repeatable workflow inside Gmail.
If you are new here, start with the Gmail CRM overview first: Gmail CRM overview.
A sensible first setup (about 5 minutes)
- The assistant scans recent threads to understand your workflow
- It recommends a lightweight pipeline and stages you will remember
- It proposes initial contacts and context based on what you select
- It suggests follow-up tasks and drafts; you confirm what gets created
What onboarding can set up (with confirmation)
Inbox onboarding is designed to get you to a sensible starting point fast. The assistant can recommend a lightweight structure based on real threads, and you choose what to apply.
Pipelines + stages
Start with a simple pipeline you'll actually maintain (and remember).
Contacts + context
Turn important threads into contacts with lightweight notes and tags.
Next-step tasks
Capture follow-ups as tasks so the "next step" doesn't disappear.
Important: Donna is human-in-the-loop. Review recommendations before you create records or send anything client-facing.
Permissions and privacy
Inbox workflows can touch sensitive information. Keep the mental model simple: treat AI like a drafting and organization tool, and review suggestions before you take action, especially anything client-facing.
See the Privacy Policy for details.
FAQs
What is "inbox onboarding"?
What does it do (and not do)?
Do I need to connect anything besides Gmail?
Is this safe for sensitive inboxes?
Where can I read about data and privacy?
Ready to start?
Install the extension and let the assistant recommend a first setup from recent threads in about 5 minutes.
Also useful: email tracking in Gmail.