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# Getting Started with LiFi

LiFi is a privacy-first Chrome extension designed to help you understand your browsing habits, boost productivity, and stay in control of your data. This guide walks you through the initial setup, how to use the interface, and tips to make the most of your first day with LiFi.

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### How to Install the Extension

Installing LiFi is quick and easy. Follow these steps:

1. **Visit the Chrome Web Store**\
   Search for “LiFi Chrome Tracker” or go directly to the official extension page.
2. **Click “Add to Chrome”**\
   Review the permissions. These are required to access tabs, read URLs, and monitor interactions — all of which stay strictly local on your device.
3. **Confirm Installation**\
   Chrome will show a confirmation message. Once added, you'll see the LiFi icon in your toolbar.

> If the icon is hidden, click the puzzle icon in your toolbar and pin LiFi to keep it accessible.

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### First-Time Setup

When you first click the LiFi icon, you’ll see a brief welcome popup.

#### Permissions Prompt

LiFi may ask for a few browser permissions. These are needed to track navigation, monitor tabs, and collect interaction data. No personal data like passwords or payments is collected.

#### Overview of the Popup

The popup gives you quick access to:

* Enable or disable tracking
* View current session activity
* Open the full analytics dashboard

#### Data Storage

LiFi does not use external servers. All data is stored securely in your browser using Chrome’s Storage API. You can export or delete this data at any time.

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### Enabling and Disabling Tracking

You’re in full control of when and how tracking happens.

#### To Enable Tracking

* Open the LiFi popup by clicking the extension icon
* Toggle the “Tracking” switch to ON
* Tracking will begin immediately on all open tabs

#### To Disable Tracking

* Open the popup and toggle tracking to OFF
* LiFi will stop collecting data until re-enabled

You can pause tracking temporarily or permanently — LiFi will remember your preference.

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### Interface Walkthrough

LiFi includes two main interfaces that serve different purposes:

| Interface               | Purpose                                  | How to Access                                                                   |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Popup UI**            | Quick toggle, session summary            | Click the LiFi icon in your toolbar                                             |
| **Analytics Dashboard** | Full data review, filtering, AI insights | Click “Open Dashboard” from the popup or navigate directly to the dashboard URL |

#### What You’ll Find in the Dashboard:

* **Overview Tab**: High-level summary of visits and time spent
* **History Tab**: Complete list of visited pages
* **Analytics Tab**: Site-by-site engagement breakdown
* **Searches, Interactions, Cookies Tabs**: Specialized views
* **AI Summary**: AI-generated insights based on your activity

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### Best Practices for the First 24 Hours

To get meaningful insights from the start, follow these tips:

1. **Leave Tracking On**\
   Keep LiFi active while you browse as usual. This helps build a realistic baseline.
2. **Visit a Variety of Sites**\
   Browse for work, leisure, research, or shopping. LiFi learns from different categories of behavior.
3. **Use Search Engines**\
   LiFi tracks search queries across Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and more.
4. **Interact Naturally**\
   Click links, scroll pages, submit forms — LiFi tracks engagement to build a full picture.
5. **Review Your Data**\
   After a few hours, open the dashboard to see your browsing timeline, site stats, and initial patterns.
6. **Check the AI Tab (Optional)**\
   After enough data is collected, LiFi will generate an AI summary showing productivity scores and behavior patterns.


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