<\/span>Step 1: Pick the kind of stories you like<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe first time you open Elyn, it asks one question: what kind of stories do you prefer? Choose male-oriented, female-oriented or no preference, then tap Browse with this preference<\/strong>. No sign-up is needed for this step, and the choice only shapes which characters Elyn shows you first. Not sure yet? Pick “No preference” and you’ll see a mix of everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Elyn](\"https:\/\/elyn.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01-story-preference-en-scaled.png\")
Your preference only changes recommendations. You can browse everything either way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Step 2: Browse the home page<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe home page is where you discover characters. The tabs under the banner are the fastest way in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Recommended<\/strong>: picks based on the preference you just chose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ranking<\/strong> and New Release Ranking<\/strong>: what people are chatting with most, overall and among new characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- New<\/strong>: fresh work from creators, good if the charts feel too familiar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Genre tabs<\/strong> such as Fantasy, Romance, Isekai and Simulation, when you already know the mood you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can also search by name, by tag with #<\/code> or by creator with @<\/code> from the search bar at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Elyn](\"https:\/\/elyn.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/02-home-discovery-en-scaled.png\")
The Discovery page. Each card shows the character’s tags, creator and how many chats it has.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Step 3: Open a character and sign in<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTap a character to open its page. Read the description and tags before you start: every character on Elyn is made by a member of the community, so the description is the best preview of the story you’re stepping into. When you’re ready, tap Start<\/strong> at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Elyn](\"https:\/\/elyn.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03-character-page-en-scaled.png\")
The character page. The Start button stays pinned at the bottom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is the point where Elyn asks you to sign in. You can continue with Google, Apple or email. Signing up takes one screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Elyn](\"https:\/\/elyn.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/04-sign-in-en.png\")
Pick whichever account you already use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRight after your first sign-in, Elyn asks what characters should call you. Enter any name or nickname. It doesn’t have to be unique, and you can change it later in Settings > Persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 4: Start your first chat<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMany characters come with more than one opening message. Swipe left or right to read them, then tap Start with this message<\/strong> on the one you like. From there it works like any messenger: type a reply and send.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf a response doesn’t fit the story, tap Reroll<\/strong> to get a different one. Rerolling is the quickest way to steer a scene without breaking the flow, and you’ll use it more than you expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udcdd Short, specific messages get better replies than long ones. “I push the door open and look for the source of the noise” gives the character more to work with than “what happens next?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 5: Claim your daily Orbs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOrbs are Elyn’s in-app currency, and character replies use them. How many a reply costs depends on the chat model you pick. The easiest way to keep a balance is the Daily Check-in<\/strong>: check in once a day to receive Orbs, and complete every day of the week for a bonus weekly reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOne thing to know: Orbs from check-ins expire 7 days after you receive them, so they’re meant to be spent, not saved. If you want more, you can buy Orbs from the Orb shop<\/a> after signing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Step 6: Make the conversation yours<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve had a few chats, two settings make a noticeable difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Persona<\/strong>: who you are in the story. Give your persona a name, a short description and an image, and switch personas per chat. Not sure what to write? Use Make with AI<\/strong> and describe the role in a few words, like “A-rank adventurer”.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- User Notes<\/strong>: anything you want the AI to always remember, such as your character’s backstory or a running joke. Attach notes to a single chat, or star them to apply them everywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 2: Browse the home page<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe home page is where you discover characters. The tabs under the banner are the fastest way in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Recommended<\/strong>: picks based on the preference you just chose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ranking<\/strong> and New Release Ranking<\/strong>: what people are chatting with most, overall and among new characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- New<\/strong>: fresh work from creators, good if the charts feel too familiar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Genre tabs<\/strong> such as Fantasy, Romance, Isekai and Simulation, when you already know the mood you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can also search by name, by tag with #<\/code> or by creator with @<\/code> from the search bar at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Discovery page. Each card shows the character’s tags, creator and how many chats it has.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Step 3: Open a character and sign in<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTap a character to open its page. Read the description and tags before you start: every character on Elyn is made by a member of the community, so the description is the best preview of the story you’re stepping into. When you’re ready, tap Start<\/strong> at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe character page. The Start button stays pinned at the bottom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is the point where Elyn asks you to sign in. You can continue with Google, Apple or email. Signing up takes one screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPick whichever account you already use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRight after your first sign-in, Elyn asks what characters should call you. Enter any name or nickname. It doesn’t have to be unique, and you can change it later in Settings > Persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 4: Start your first chat<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMany characters come with more than one opening message. Swipe left or right to read them, then tap Start with this message<\/strong> on the one you like. From there it works like any messenger: type a reply and send.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf a response doesn’t fit the story, tap Reroll<\/strong> to get a different one. Rerolling is the quickest way to steer a scene without breaking the flow, and you’ll use it more than you expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udcdd Short, specific messages get better replies than long ones. “I push the door open and look for the source of the noise” gives the character more to work with than “what happens next?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 5: Claim your daily Orbs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOrbs are Elyn’s in-app currency, and character replies use them. How many a reply costs depends on the chat model you pick. The easiest way to keep a balance is the Daily Check-in<\/strong>: check in once a day to receive Orbs, and complete every day of the week for a bonus weekly reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOne thing to know: Orbs from check-ins expire 7 days after you receive them, so they’re meant to be spent, not saved. If you want more, you can buy Orbs from the Orb shop<\/a> after signing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Step 6: Make the conversation yours<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve had a few chats, two settings make a noticeable difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Persona<\/strong>: who you are in the story. Give your persona a name, a short description and an image, and switch personas per chat. Not sure what to write? Use Make with AI<\/strong> and describe the role in a few words, like “A-rank adventurer”.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- User Notes<\/strong>: anything you want the AI to always remember, such as your character’s backstory or a running joke. Attach notes to a single chat, or star them to apply them everywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can also search by name, by tag with Tap a character to open its page. Read the description and tags before you start: every character on Elyn is made by a member of the community, so the description is the best preview of the story you’re stepping into. When you’re ready, tap Start<\/strong> at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the point where Elyn asks you to sign in. You can continue with Google, Apple or email. Signing up takes one screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right after your first sign-in, Elyn asks what characters should call you. Enter any name or nickname. It doesn’t have to be unique, and you can change it later in Settings > Persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many characters come with more than one opening message. Swipe left or right to read them, then tap Start with this message<\/strong> on the one you like. From there it works like any messenger: type a reply and send.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a response doesn’t fit the story, tap Reroll<\/strong> to get a different one. Rerolling is the quickest way to steer a scene without breaking the flow, and you’ll use it more than you expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcdd Short, specific messages get better replies than long ones. “I push the door open and look for the source of the noise” gives the character more to work with than “what happens next?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Orbs are Elyn’s in-app currency, and character replies use them. How many a reply costs depends on the chat model you pick. The easiest way to keep a balance is the Daily Check-in<\/strong>: check in once a day to receive Orbs, and complete every day of the week for a bonus weekly reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing to know: Orbs from check-ins expire 7 days after you receive them, so they’re meant to be spent, not saved. If you want more, you can buy Orbs from the Orb shop<\/a> after signing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you’ve had a few chats, two settings make a noticeable difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n#<\/code> or by creator with @<\/code> from the search bar at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Step 3: Open a character and sign in<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 4: Start your first chat<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Step 5: Claim your daily Orbs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Step 6: Make the conversation yours<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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