# Quickstart

## QuickStart - Welcome to Civalgo Docs

Discover the simplicity and efficiency of Civalgo for managing your construction projects. This page guides you step-by-step to begin using the platform effectively.

### 1. Access the Platform

Log in via:\
[https://app.civalgo.com](https://app.civalgo.com/short-term)

If you do not have an account yet, contact your administrator or follow the invitation procedure from the organization space.

### 2. Navigation and Initial Settings

* **Top bar**: Change the language, view notifications, or access the help center anytime.
* **General Settings**: Access user management, holidays, report audit logs, Zapier integration, and platform customization options.

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**3. Discover Key Sections**

* **Operations**: Plan and manage your projects, teams, and resources effectively. Gain a consolidated overview of your daily logs.
* **Management**: Oversee every project (tasks, budgets, documents, progress, etc.). Add new documents or plans, and manage your teams and work orders with just a few clicks..
* **Observation**: Analyze your data and create tracking tables. Manage payroll rules, monitor labor/equipment times, and export your data for payroll.
* **Configuration**: Easily customize the platform with specific sections for projects/reports, centralized management of organizations, employees, equipment, and materials.

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**4. Essential First Steps**

* **Create a Project**: Go to the “Projects” tab, click on “New Project”, fill in the required fields (code, name, manager, client, etc.), and confirm. For time-saving, you can also import your projects via CSV.
* **Add Resources**: Navigate to "Employees", "Materials", or "Equipment" to expand your database and better plan your projects.
* **Plan a Resource**: From the resources planner and the daily log view, assign tasks and resources in just a few moments.
* **Enter a Daily Logs**: Click on "Daily logs," fill out the interactive form, and attach your notes or photos. You can export the reports as needed.

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**5. Personalization and Import** Customize the platform to fit your methods: define your custom fields, set resource rates, adjust task properties, and modify the structure to suit your projects.

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**6. Go Further**

* Find video tutorials and detailed articles in the documentation section.
* Enjoy our support and available integrations (API, Zapier).

Congratulations! After mastering the basics, you are ready to optimize the management of your operations with Civalgo.

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