> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.diverdash.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.diverdash.com/welcome/readme.md).

# Introduction

Welcome to DiverDash -- the comprehensive platform designed to streamline your diving operations. Whether you run a dive center, manage instructor schedules, or handle equipment inventory, DiverDash provides the tools you need to operate efficiently and safely.

## Getting Started

New to DiverDash? Start here:

* [**Creating Your Account**](/welcome/getting-started/creating-your-account.md) -- Set up your DiverDash account and company workspace
* [**First-Time Setup**](/welcome/getting-started/first-time-setup.md) -- Complete the onboarding process and configure essentials
* [**Quick Start Guide**](/welcome/getting-started/quick-start-guide.md) -- Get operational with a focused setup checklist
* [**Navigating DiverDash**](/welcome/getting-started/navigating-diverdash.md) -- Learn the sidebar, pages, and navigation patterns

## Main Features

### [Dashboard](/dashboard/dashboard.md)

Your central command center with key performance indicators, activity charts, revenue tracking, and upcoming events.

### [Client Management](/clients/clients.md)

Manage customer profiles, billing, medical clearances, and documents. Set up self-registration links for online client onboarding.

### [Finance](/finance/finance.md)

Full double-entry accounting with transactions, expenses, deposits, invoicing, bank reconciliation, and financial reports including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

### [Courses and Diving](/courses-and-diving/courses-and-diving.md)

Manage your course catalog, schedule course instances on the unified calendar, enroll students, assign divers, and track medical clearances.

### [Retail](/retail/retail.md)

Product catalog, inventory tracking, and point-of-sale operations for your dive shop.

### [Rentals](/rentals/rentals.md)

Equipment inventory, rental bookings, returns, deposit handling, and billing integration.

### [Staff Management](/staff/staff.md)

Staff profiles, scheduling, and qualifications tracking for your team.

### [Payroll](/payroll/payroll.md)

Pay periods, time entries, commissions, course earnings, payroll processing, and payslip generation. Staff members can view their own payroll through the My Payroll page.

### [Operations](/operations/operations.md)

Referral program management with referrer tracking, commissions, and performance analytics.

### [Settings](/settings/settings.md)

Company profile, user preferences, team management (users and roles), subscription billing, customer onboarding configuration, dive sites, and assets.

## Quick Actions

**Daily Operations:**

* [Add a new client](/clients/clients/adding-a-new-client.md)
* [Record a transaction](/finance/finance/transactions.md)
* [Schedule a course](/courses-and-diving/courses-and-diving/course-manager.md)
* [Create a rental booking](/rentals/rentals/rental-bookings.md)
* [Process payroll](/payroll/payroll/processing-payroll.md)

**Setup Tasks:**

* [Configure company settings](/settings/settings/company-settings.md)
* [Add team members](/settings/settings/team-management/managing-users.md)
* [Set up roles and permissions](/settings/settings/team-management/roles-and-permissions.md)
* [Review your chart of accounts](/finance/chart-of-accounts.md)
* [Create registration links](/clients/clients/registration-links.md)

## Navigation

DiverDash uses a sidebar navigation system with expandable sections:

| Section              | Description                              |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Dashboard**        | Business snapshot and key metrics        |
| **Clients**          | Customer management and registration     |
| **Finance**          | Accounting, transactions, and reports    |
| **Courses & Diving** | Course catalog, calendar, and operations |
| **Retail**           | Product sales and inventory              |
| **Rentals**          | Equipment rental management              |
| **Staff**            | Team profiles and scheduling             |
| **Payroll**          | Compensation and payroll processing      |
| **Operations**       | Referral program management              |
| **Settings**         | Configuration and administration         |

Some sections are permission-gated. If you do not see a section in your sidebar, contact your administrator to verify your [role and permissions](/settings/settings/team-management/roles-and-permissions.md).

## Need Help?

* [**Troubleshooting**](/reference/troubleshooting.md) -- Solutions for common issues
* [**FAQ**](/reference/faq.md) -- Answers to frequently asked questions
* [**Glossary**](/reference/glossary.md) -- Key terms and definitions
* **Support** -- Use the Support link in the sidebar to access documentation
* **Feedback** -- Use the Feedback link in the sidebar to submit suggestions