Guides

Step-by-step how-tos

Everything you need to go from a fresh account to a fully automated apply pipeline — in the right order.

01

Connect your WhatsApp

Scan a single QR code from your phone. AutoApply connects in read-only mode — it never posts, replies, or modifies any group on your behalf.

02

Pick the right groups to monitor

Not all groups are worth watching. We walk through how to select high-signal hiring groups and exclude noise (classmates, family, deals) to keep your feed clean.

03

Upload a resume for better matching

A parsed resume is the backbone of skill matching. This guide covers supported formats (PDF, DOCX), what gets extracted, and how to fix a badly parsed skills list.

04

Connect a Gmail app password

Google blocks basic passwords when 2-step verification is on. Follow this guide to generate an app password, add it to AutoApply, and verify your SMTP health score.

05

Tune your match keywords

Deterministic keyword matching means you control what counts as a hit. Add role titles, tech stack terms, and client types — and add blocklist terms to suppress irrelevant posts.

06

Turn on auto-apply safely

Before going fully automatic, understand the confidence threshold, daily send limits, and the approval queue. This guide helps you roll out auto-apply without unexpected sends.

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