What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have Claude set up with your site's post orders loaded as a knowledge base. Instead of digging through a 40-page PDF to find the right procedure, you'll ask a plain-English question and get the exact answer in seconds — available anytime from your phone.
What you'll need
- A free Claude account at claude.ai (sign up with your email)
- Your site's post orders document (PDF, Word, or text — ask your supervisor for a copy)
- Time needed: 30 minutes for setup; 2 minutes per query afterward
- Cost: Free (Claude free tier)
How-To Guide: Set Up Your Post Orders AI Assistant
Step 1: Create a free Claude account
Open your phone browser and go to claude.ai. Tap Sign Up, enter your email address, verify it, and set a password. You're now on the free plan — which is all you need for this guide.
What you should see: The Claude home screen with a chat interface and a text box at the bottom.
Troubleshooting: If you already have a Claude account, just log in. If you prefer ChatGPT, this same guide works — the feature is called "GPTs" on ChatGPT and requires a $20/mo Plus subscription.