Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with CoCloud quickly. This guide covers the essential tasks to become productive immediately.
Quick Start Checklist
Complete these tasks to get started:
- Account created and verified
- First login completed
- Instance configured
- Backup set up
- First user created (if Admin)
- Security configured
Essential First Tasks
1. Set Up Backup (5 minutes)
Why: Protect your data immediately
- Go to Google Drive Backup
- Click Setup Google Drive
- Authenticate with Google
- Set daily backup schedule
- Verify first backup completes
Time: 5 minutes
Priority: High
2. Configure Security (10 minutes)
Why: Secure your account from the start
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication
- Review Security Rules
- Set IP Restrictions (if needed)
- Review User Permissions
Time: 10 minutes
Priority: High
3. Create Users (5 minutes per user)
Why: Set up your team access
- Go to User Management
- Click Add User
- Enter user details
- Set permissions
- Send credentials securely
Time: 5 minutes per user
Priority: Medium
4. Explore Dashboard (10 minutes)
Why: Understand your instance status
- Review Login Statistics
- Check User Status
- Monitor System Health
- Review Recent Activity
Time: 10 minutes
Priority: Medium
Common Tasks Quick Reference
Accessing Tally
HTML Login:
- Log in to portal
- Click HTML Login
- Select instance
- Access Tally
Remote Login:
- Install Remote Login client
- Launch application
- Enter credentials
- Connect to instance
Uploading Data
- Go to File Manager
- Navigate to data folder
- Click Upload
- Select files
- Wait for upload
Creating Users
- User Management > Add User
- Enter details
- Set permissions
- Create user
Changing Tally Version
- App Management > Tally Version
- Select version
- Confirm change
- Wait for update
Productivity Tips
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl + K: Quick search (when available)
- F5: Refresh page
- Ctrl + Shift + R: Hard refresh
Navigation Tips
- Use sidebar for quick navigation
- Bookmark frequently used pages
- Use breadcrumbs to navigate back
- Search for features quickly
Best Practices
- Regular Backups: Ensure backups run daily
- Monitor Activity: Check dashboard regularly
- User Management: Keep user list updated
- Security: Review security settings monthly
Next Steps
After completing quick start:
- Explore Feature Guides
- Review Troubleshooting
- Check FAQs
- Visit Workflows
Getting Help
- Documentation: Browse this knowledge base
- Support: Raise a Ticket
- FAQs: Check common questions
- Troubleshooting: Resolve issues quickly
Ready to explore? Check out the Feature Guides to learn about all CoCloud features.