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title: Start Chatting
description: Download models and manage your conversations with AI models locally.
keywords:
[
Jan,
local AI,
LLM,
chat,
threads,
models,
download,
installation,
conversations,
]
---
import { Aside } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';
<ol>
### Step 1: Install Jan
1. [Download Jan](/download)
2. Install the app ([Mac](/docs/desktop/mac), [Windows](/docs/desktop/windows), [Linux](/docs/desktop/linux))
3. Launch Jan
### Step 2: Download a Model
Jan requires a model to chat. Download one from the Hub:
1. Go to the **Hub Tab**
2. Browse available models (must be GGUF format)
3. Select one matching your hardware specs
4. Click **Download**
![Download a Model](../../../assets/model-management-01.png)
<Aside type="caution">
Models consume memory and processing power. Choose based on your hardware specs.
</Aside>
**HuggingFace models:** Some require an access token. Add yours in **Settings > Model Providers > Llama.cpp > Hugging Face Access Token**.
![Add HF Token](../../../assets/hf_token.png)
### Step 3: Enable GPU Acceleration (Optional)
For Windows/Linux with compatible graphics cards:
1. Go to **Settings** > **Hardware**
2. Toggle **GPUs** to ON
![Turn on GPU acceleration](../../../assets/gpu_accl.png)
<Aside type="note">
Install required drivers before enabling GPU acceleration. See setup guides for [Windows](/docs/desktop/windows#gpu-acceleration) & [Linux](/docs/desktop/linux#gpu-acceleration).
</Aside>
### Step 4: Start Chatting
1. Click the **New Chat** icon
2. Select your model in the input field dropdown
3. Type your message and start chatting
![Create New Thread](../../../assets/threads-new-chat-updated.png)
</ol>
## Managing Conversations
Jan organizes conversations into threads for easy tracking and revisiting.
### View Chat History
- **Left sidebar** shows all conversations
- Click any chat to open the full conversation
- **Favorites**: Pin important threads for quick access
- **Recents**: Access recently used threads
![Favorites and Recents](../../../assets/threads-favorites-and-recents-updated.png)
### Edit Chat Titles
1. Hover over a conversation in the sidebar
2. Click the **three dots** icon
3. Click **Rename**
4. Enter new title and save
![Context Menu](../../../assets/threads-context-menu-updated.png)
### Delete Threads
<Aside type="caution">
Thread deletion is permanent. No undo available.
</Aside>
**Single thread:**
1. Hover over thread in sidebar
2. Click the **three dots** icon
3. Click **Delete**
**All threads:**
1. Hover over `Recents` category
2. Click the **three dots** icon
3. Select **Delete All**
## Advanced Features
### Custom Assistant Instructions
Customize how models respond:
1. Use the assistant dropdown in the input field
2. Or go to the **Assistant tab** to create custom instructions
3. Instructions work across all models
![Assistant Instruction](../../../assets/assistant-dropdown.png)
![Add an Assistant Instruction](../../../assets/assistant-edit-dialog.png)
### Model Parameters
Fine-tune model behavior:
- Click the **Gear icon** next to your model
- Adjust parameters in **Assistant Settings**
- Switch models via the **model selector**
![Chat with a Model](../../../assets/model-parameters.png)
### Connect Cloud Models (Optional)
Connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Mistral, and others:
1. Open any thread
2. Select a cloud model from the dropdown
3. Click the **Gear icon** beside the provider
4. Add your API key (ensure sufficient credits)
![Connect Remote APIs](../../../assets/quick-start-03.png)
For detailed setup, see [Remote APIs](/docs/remote-models/openai).