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## Helpful Tips for Getting Started
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Welcome to CampDESK Pro — your management software for modern campsite operations. This chapter walks you through the first steps after signing in.
First Login
After registering, you will receive an email with your personal access link. Click the link, choose a secure password and sign in.
On your first login, a short setup assistant guides you through:
- Basic details of your campsite (name, address, contact)
- Seasons and opening periods
- Creating your first pitch categories
- Uploading a logo and colour scheme
Dashboard Overview
After signing in you land on the dashboard. At a glance you see:
- Today's arrivals and departures
- Current occupancy as a percentage
- Open tasks and alerts
- Quick access to frequent actions
Navigation
The main navigation is on the left and is divided into these areas:
| Area | Function |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Daily overview and KPIs |
| Bookings | Manage reservations |
| Guests | Guest profiles and history |
| Pitches | Map and pitch management |
| Invoices | Billing and export |
| Reports | Evaluations and statistics |
| Settings | Configure your site |
- Keyboard shortcuts: press
?on any page to see the available shortcuts. - Search: the global search in the top right finds bookings, guests and pitches.
- Notifications: the bell icon shows current alerts and reminders.
- Help: the question mark icon takes you to the documentation at any time.
Next Steps
After the initial setup we recommend working through the following:
- Create all pitches and zones
- Configure prices and seasons
- Adapt the email templates
- Create a test guest and make a trial booking