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Getting Started with PDaaS Console

The PDaaS Console is a web-based interface for managing identity and access in your organization. This guide will help you get started with the console.

Signing Up​

  1. Navigate to https://console.pdaas.io/signup
  2. Fill in your name, email, and password
  3. Create your organization (a unique slug will be generated)
  4. Verify your email with the 6-digit code sent to your inbox
  5. Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  6. Download your recovery codes

Password Requirements​

Passwords must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum 12 characters
  • At least one uppercase letter
  • At least one lowercase letter
  • At least one number
  • At least one special character

Email Verification​

After submitting the signup form, you'll receive a 6-digit verification code via email. The code expires after 10 minutes. If you don't receive the code:

  1. Check your spam folder
  2. Click "Resend code" (available after 60 seconds)
  3. Verify your email address is correct

MFA Setup​

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required for all users. During signup, you'll:

  1. See a QR code - scan it with your authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, etc.)
  2. Enter a test code from your authenticator app to verify setup
  3. Download your recovery codes (10 one-time use codes)
  4. Store recovery codes in a safe place

Important: Recovery codes are your only way to access your account if you lose your authenticator device.

First Sign In​

After completing signup, you'll automatically be signed in. For future sessions:

  1. Go to https://{your-org-slug}.pdaas.io/signin
  2. Enter your email and password
  3. Enter your MFA code from your authenticator app
  4. Click "Sign In"

Remember Me​

Check the "Remember me" option to stay signed in for 30 days on trusted devices.

Console Layout​

The console consists of three main areas:

Top Bar​

  • Organization Logo: Click to go to home dashboard
  • Search: Global search (keyboard shortcut: Cmd/Ctrl+K)
  • Account Switcher: Switch between accounts in your organization
  • Notifications: View system notifications
  • User Menu: Access settings, sign out, and profile
  • Home: Dashboard with overview and quick actions
  • Identity: Manage users, groups, policies, and service accounts
  • Organization: Configure organization settings and accounts
  • Security: View audit logs, manage sessions, and MFA tools
  • Developer Tools: API Explorer and documentation

Content Area​

  • Breadcrumbs: Current location in the console
  • Page Title: Current page name
  • Actions: Primary actions for the current page
  • Main Content: Page content (tables, forms, dashboards)

Keyboard Shortcuts​

  • Cmd/Ctrl + K: Open global search
  • Esc: Close modals and dialogs
  • Tab: Navigate between form fields
  • Enter: Submit forms or confirm actions

Browser Support​

The console supports the following browsers:

Desktop:

  • Chrome 90+
  • Firefox 88+
  • Safari 14+
  • Edge 90+

Tablet:

  • Safari (iOS 14+)
  • Chrome (Android 10+)

Mobile: Read-only support for critical pages (audit log, user details)

Next Steps​

Now that you're familiar with the console, you can:

Getting Help​

If you encounter issues:

  1. Check the Troubleshooting Guide
  2. Contact support at support@pdaas.io
  3. Visit our GitHub Issues page