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

## Main Features

### [Dashboard](https://docs.diverdash.com/dashboard/dashboard)

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

### [Client Management](https://docs.diverdash.com/clients/clients)

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

### [Finance](https://docs.diverdash.com/finance/finance)

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](https://docs.diverdash.com/courses-and-diving/courses-and-diving)

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

### [Retail](https://docs.diverdash.com/retail/retail)

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

### [Rentals](https://docs.diverdash.com/rentals/rentals)

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

### [Staff Management](https://docs.diverdash.com/staff/staff)

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

### [Payroll](https://docs.diverdash.com/payroll/payroll)

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](https://docs.diverdash.com/operations/operations)

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

### [Settings](https://docs.diverdash.com/settings/settings)

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

**Setup Tasks:**

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

## 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](https://docs.diverdash.com/settings/settings/team-management/roles-and-permissions).

## Need Help?

* [**Troubleshooting**](https://docs.diverdash.com/reference/troubleshooting) -- Solutions for common issues
* [**FAQ**](https://docs.diverdash.com/reference/faq) -- Answers to frequently asked questions
* [**Glossary**](https://docs.diverdash.com/reference/glossary) -- 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