How to get Instinct
Step 1: get access
Two ways in while it is invite-only:
- An invite from a current user. Each user gets a small number of invites to share.
- The waitlist. Join at instinct.com. One Verge reviewer was approved within a couple of hours, but wait times vary - The Information reported a compute shortage on 10 September 2026, so there are no promises.
Step 2: sign in
Go to app.instinct.com and enter your mobile number. You get a 6-digit one-time code by SMS or WhatsApp - that code is the whole login. There is no password.
Step 3: pick your channel
- iMessage - shows up as a normal blue-bubble conversation.
- WhatsApp - you can link a WhatsApp number in settings; it can differ from your sign-in number.
- SMS or a phone call - the same assistant, no smartphone tricks needed.
Save the number as a contact called "Instinct" so it is easy to find.
Step 4: start small
Advice that shows up in nearly every early review: begin with low-stakes errands (research, bookings you can cancel, small orders) before connecting your main email, calendar or card. Instinct asks before consequential actions - read those approval cards before tapping yes.
Read next: Instinct on WhatsApp and Is Instinct safe?
Sources: usecarly.com WhatsApp guide (13 Oct 2026); mattymoe.ai setup guide (2 Oct 2026); secondsim.co.uk setup guide (16 Oct 2026); The Verge (9 Oct 2026); The Information via personalagentbench (12 Oct 2026).
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