First Login¶
Complete your initial setup and explore the Hive Platform.
Welcome Wizard¶
On your first login:
Tour the Interface¶
Optional guided tour: - Dashboard overview - Navigation menu - Key features - Quick actions
Skip or Take Tour: - Can restart tour from Help menu - Recommended for new users
Dashboard Overview¶
After setup, you'll see the main dashboard.
Dashboard Sections¶
Top Bar: - Organization selector - Search bar - Notifications - User menu
Sidebar: - Dashboard - Operations - Assets - Automation Engine - Intelligence - Configuration
Main Area: - Key metrics - Recent activity - Quick actions - Status widgets
Initial Exploration¶
Recommended First Steps¶
1. Explore the Dashboard: - Review key metrics - Check recent activity - Understand status indicators
2. Check Your Organization: - Navigate to Operations → Organizations - View your organization details - Check assigned permissions
3. Review Assets (if any): - Navigate to Assets → Inventory - See existing assets - Understand asset types
4. Explore Runbooks: - Navigate to Automation Engine → Attack Platform - Browse available runbooks - Understand scanning capabilities
Quick Actions¶
From Dashboard: - Create new engagement - Run quick scan - View recent scans - Check vulnerabilities
Setting Up Your Environment¶
Create Your First Engagement¶
Engagements organize your security testing work.
Steps: 1. Navigate to Operations → Engagements 2. Click Create Engagement 3. Fill in details: - Name: "My First Engagement" - Description: Brief description - Organization: Select your org - Scope: Define what to test 4. Click Create
See Creating Engagements for details.
Configure API Access¶
For CLI Usage:
- Navigate to Configuration → API Keys
- Click Create API Key
- Set name and permissions
- Copy key (shown once!)
- Store securely
See API Keys for details.
Customize Dashboard¶
Personalize Your View:
- Click Customize on dashboard
- Add/remove widgets
- Rearrange layout
- Save preferences
See Customizing Views for details.
Understanding Permissions¶
Your Role¶
Check your assigned role:
- Click user menu (top right)
- Select Profile
- View Roles & Permissions
Common Roles: - Viewer: Read-only access - Operator: Can run scans - Admin: Full access - Custom: Specific permissions
What You Can Do¶
Based on Role:
Viewer: - View dashboard - View assets - View reports - No modifications
Operator: - Everything Viewer can do - Create engagements - Run scans - Manage assets
Admin: - Everything Operator can do - Manage users - Configure settings - Manage API keys
Getting Help¶
In-App Help¶
Help Menu: - Documentation links - Video tutorials - Keyboard shortcuts - Contact support
Tooltips: - Hover over ? icons - Inline help text - Field descriptions
Support Resources¶
Documentation: - Comprehensive guides - Search functionality - Step-by-step tutorials
Support: - Email: support@darksidesecurity.io - In-app chat (Enterprise) - Phone support (Enterprise)
Common First-Time Questions¶
Where do I start?¶
Recommended Path: 1. Complete profile setup 2. Create an engagement 3. Define scope 4. Run your first scan 5. Review results
How do I run a scan?¶
Quick Scan: 1. Go to Automation Engine 2. Select a runbook 3. Enter target 4. Click Execute
See Scan Executions
Where are my results?¶
View Results: 1. Dashboard: Summary metrics 2. Assets: Discovered assets 3. Intelligence → Vulnerabilities: Found issues 4. Automation Engine → Scan History: Execution details
Can I invite team members?¶
If you're an admin: 1. Go to Configuration → Users 2. Click Invite User 3. Enter email and role 4. Send invitation
If not admin: - Contact your organization administrator
Security Checklist¶
After first login, ensure:
- Password changed from initial
- API key created (if needed)
- Browser bookmarked
Next Steps¶
Now that you're set up:
- Initial Configuration - Configure your environment
- Dashboard Overview - Learn the interface
- Create Engagement - Start your first project
- Run First Scan - Execute your first security test
Related: Web Access | Initial Configuration | Quick Start