Anki Starter Kit for adults
How to use your Prep2Go deck in 15 minutes
The Anki Starter Kit for adults shows how to use a Prep2Go .apkg deck in about 15 minutes: install Anki on a laptop, import the deck, create a free AnkiWeb account, press Sync, then study daily reviews on your phone.
No separate Starter Kit deck is required. This guide is here to remove setup friction after checkout.
Today
10 min
Clear due reviews, add a small number of new cards, sync when finished.
Step-by-step setup
- 15 min
Laptop first
Install the free Anki desktop app from apps.ankiweb.net. Desktop import is the most reliable way to open a .apkg deck after purchase.
- 22 min
Import .apkg
Open Anki, choose File then Import, select your downloaded Prep2Go deck, and confirm. The deck appears in your deck list.
- 33 min
Create AnkiWeb
Create a free AnkiWeb account. This is the bridge that moves your deck and progress between laptop and phone.
- 42 min
Press Sync
Click Sync in Anki desktop, sign in to AnkiWeb, then choose Upload when Anki asks which collection should win.
- 53 min
Phone study
Install AnkiDroid on Android or AnkiMobile on iPhone, sign in with the same AnkiWeb account, sync, and start reviews.
Visual walkthrough
Three screens to understand: import, sync, review
File → Import
Select your downloaded .apkg file once.
Deck added
Press Sync
Upload from laptop to your free AnkiWeb account.
AnkiWeb ready
Study reviews
Open today’s due cards and answer honestly.
10 min/day
Daily routine
10 minutes every morning
Clear due reviews before adding new cards.
Add 10-20 new cards only if the queue feels manageable.
Press Sync after studying so phone and laptop stay aligned.
FAQ
- Is the iPhone Anki app paid?
- Yes. The official iPhone app is AnkiMobile and it is paid. Anki desktop and AnkiWeb are free, and AnkiDroid on Android is free.
- Can I use the deck without a laptop?
- Android users can often import .apkg files directly in AnkiDroid. For iPhone users, the safest path is laptop import first, then AnkiWeb sync to AnkiMobile.
- What if sync fails?
- Check that you are signed into the same AnkiWeb account on both devices, sync desktop first, then sync the phone. If Anki asks upload or download during first setup, upload from desktop after importing the deck.
- How many cards should I study per day?
- Start small: 10 to 20 new cards per day plus your due reviews. Consistency matters more than a huge first session.
- What is the daily routine?
- Open Anki every morning for about 10 minutes, clear due reviews first, add a small number of new cards only if the review queue is under control, and stop before it becomes exhausting.