Quick Start

Get your first job running in 5 minutes

Get from zero to personalized copy in 5 minutes.

Free tier includes 250 rows/month. No credit card required.

Your First Job in 5 Steps

1. Create Your Account

   1. Go to app.getsmelt.io/register
   2. Enter your email and create a password
   3. You’ll land on the Dashboard

   Free tier uses Smelt’s platform API key automatically—no setup needed!

2. Upload Your Lead CSV

   1. Click Files in the sidebar
   2. Click Upload File
   3. Drag and drop your CSV or click to browse
   4. Wait for processing (quality score will appear)

   Your CSV should have columns like: Name, Company, Job Title, Email, City, Industry

   Smelt automatically detects 15 common column types and calculates a quality score for your data.

3. Get a Template

   1. Click Template Library in the sidebar
   2. Browse the 17 pre-built templates by category:
      • Cold Outreach — Hooks and opening lines
      • Lead Qualification — Scoring and fit assessment
      • Value Proposition — Benefits and ROI
      • Personalization — First lines and follow-ups
   3. Find one you like (e.g., “Email First Line”)
   4. Click Duplicate
   5. Customize if needed, then Save

   Start with a system template and customize it. Much faster than starting from scratch!

4. Create and Run a Job

   1. Click Jobs in the sidebar
   2. Click New Job
   3. Step 1: Select your uploaded file
   4. Step 2: Choose row range (start with 10-20 rows to test)
   5. Step 3: Select your template(s)
   6. Step 4: Review cost estimate and click Start Job

   Template tests and job runs count toward your monthly usage!

5. Review and Export Results

   1. Watch the progress bar (jobs run in parallel for speed)
   2. When complete, click View Results
   3. Review outputs and quality flags
   4. Edit any flagged outputs inline if needed
   5. Click Export to download CSV
   6. Import to Instantly, Lemlist, Smartlead, or your sending tool

   Each output gets a confidence score based on input data completeness, plus quality flags for potential issues.

What You’ll See

Dashboard

Your home base showing total jobs, rows processed, and usage remaining.

Files Page

All your uploaded CSVs with row counts, quality scores, and duplicate detection.

Results Page

Every generated output with:

• Original lead data
• AI-generated copy
• Confidence score (0-100)
• Quality flags (if any)
• Edit and re-run options

Next Steps

Create Custom Templates

Build templates tailored to your offer

Template Chaining

Use outputs from one template in another

Upgrade Your Plan

Get more rows per month

Set Up BYOK

Save 10-50x with your own API key

Common First-Timer Questions

Do I need an API key to start?

No! Free tier uses Smelt’s platform key automatically. You only need your own key if you choose BYOK billing mode on a paid plan.

What if my output quality is bad?

Check the quality flags for specific issues. Common fixes: improve your prompt, add more specific instructions, or ensure your CSV has enough data.

Can I test before running a full job?

Yes! Use the Test feature in the template editor. But note: tests count toward your monthly usage.

How do I use the outputs in my email tool?

Export results as CSV. The new AI-generated columns become personalization variables in Instantly, Lemlist, etc.