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Set Up DEVONthink Databases

Now that you know your way around DEVONthink, it’s time to create one or more databases and start collecting information. You can set up a database with just a few clicks, but you may also want to customize (and even password-protect) your database.

Create a New Database

I mentioned earlier that you can use DEVONthink without explicitly creating a database, because the global Inbox functions (to a limited extent) as a built-in database. However, to use all of DEVONthink’s features effectively, you’ll want to create at least one database. (Later on, if the need arises, you can create more databases and copy or move items from one database to another.)

To create a database:

1. Decide whether you want your database to ...