First Login Guide
This guide walks you through your first login to Taskr and essential account setup steps.Before You Begin
You should have received:- An invitation email from your organization administrator
- Your login credentials or a link to set up your password
Step 1: Accept Your Invitation
- Open the invitation email from Taskr
- Click the Accept Invitation button
- You’ll be directed to the login page
Note: Invitation links expire after 7 days. If your link has expired, contact your administrator to resend the invitation.
Step 2: Create Your Account
If this is your first time:- Enter your email address - Use the email where you received the invitation
- Create a password - Choose a strong password with:
- At least 8 characters
- Mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
- At least one number
- At least one special character
- Confirm your password
- Click Create Account
Step 3: Complete Your Profile
After logging in, complete your profile:Basic Information
Navigate to Settings > General or click your avatar in the top-right corner:- Full Name: Enter your first and last name
- Avatar: Upload a profile photo (helps team members recognize you)
- Time Zone: Select your local time zone for accurate scheduling
- Language: Choose your preferred language
Contact Information
Add your contact details:- Phone Number: For team communication
- Emergency Contact: Required for field workers
Step 4: Review Your Organization
Understand your organization structure:Check Your Organization
- Look at the Organization Dropdown in the top-left of the sidebar
- This shows:
- Your current organization name
- Your current team (if you belong to multiple teams)
View Team Members
- Navigate to Settings > Team Members
- Review who is on your team
- Note the team admins and owners
Step 5: Explore the Dashboard
The Overview Page
Your default landing page shows:- Welcome widget: Quick actions and recent activity
- Key metrics: Relevant statistics for your role
- Recent items: Your recently accessed records
Navigation Basics
- Sidebar (left): Main navigation menu
- Header (top): Search, notifications, profile
- Main content (center): Current page content
- Hover over sidebar icons to see labels
- Click a main section (like Operations) to expand sub-items
- Use the search (
Cmd/Ctrl + K) to find anything quickly
Step 6: Notification Preferences
Configure how you want to be notified:- Navigate to Settings > Notifications
- Choose your preferences for:
- Email notifications: Daily digest, immediate, or off
- Push notifications: Browser alerts for important events
- In-app notifications: Bell icon alerts
- ✅ Enable email notifications for assigned jobs
- ✅ Enable in-app notifications for mentions
- ✅ Enable push notifications for urgent items
Step 7: Mobile Access (Optional)
Taskr works on mobile devices:- Open your mobile browser
- Navigate to your Taskr URL
- Add to home screen for app-like access
Tip: The mobile interface automatically adapts for smaller screens. All features are available on mobile.
Common First Login Issues
”Invalid Invitation” Error
Cause: Invitation link expired or already used Solution: Contact your administrator to resend the invitation”Account Already Exists” Error
Cause: You’ve previously created an account with this email Solution:- Try logging in with existing credentials
- Use “Forgot Password” if needed
- Contact admin if you need to be added to a different organization
Can’t See Expected Data
Cause: You may not be assigned to the correct team Solution:- Check which team you’re viewing (organization dropdown)
- Ask your admin to verify your team assignment
- Switch teams if you have access to multiple
Blank or Loading Screen
Cause: Browser compatibility or cache issues Solution:- Try a hard refresh (
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + R) - Clear browser cache
- Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari recommended)
Security Best Practices
Protect Your Account
- ✅ Use a unique password not used elsewhere
- ✅ Don’t share your login credentials
- ✅ Log out when using shared computers
- ✅ Report suspicious activity to your admin
Session Management
- Sessions expire after 24 hours of inactivity
- You can have multiple browser sessions active
- Logging out of one device doesn’t affect others
What’s Next?
Now that you’re logged in:- Learn the navigation system
- Read the guide for your role in Roles
- Start exploring the features relevant to your work
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