Getting Started

Welcome to 2GC CloudBridge! This guide will help you set up your account and start managing your organization effectively.

What You'll Learn

Creating your account
Setting up your organization
Adding your first users
Configuring basic settings
Understanding the dashboard
Next steps and best practices
1

Create Your Account

Registration Process

To get started with 2GC CloudBridge, you'll need to create an account:

Step 1: Visit the Registration Page

Navigate to the registration page by clicking the "Register" button in the top navigation.

Step 2: Fill Out the Registration Form

  • Enter your full name
  • Provide a valid email address
  • Create a strong password
  • Choose your organization name

Step 3: Verify Your Email

Check your email for a verification link and click it to activate your account.

Pro Tip

Use a strong password that includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. This will help keep your account secure.

2

Set Up Your Organization

Organization Configuration

After creating your account, you'll be prompted to set up your organization:

Organization Details

  • Organization Name: Choose a name that represents your company or team
  • Domain: Optionally set up a custom domain for your organization
  • Industry: Select your industry type for better service customization
  • Size: Indicate the approximate number of users in your organization

Initial Settings

  • Set your timezone and preferred language
  • Configure default security settings
  • Choose notification preferences
  • Set up data retention policies

Important

The organization name you choose will be visible to all users and cannot be easily changed later. Choose carefully!

3

Add Your First Users

User Management

Now that your organization is set up, you can start adding team members:

Adding Users

  1. Navigate to the "Users" section in your admin dashboard
  2. Click "Add User" or "Invite User"
  3. Enter the user's email address and basic information
  4. Assign appropriate roles and permissions
  5. Send the invitation email

User Roles

Admin

Full access to all features and settings

Manager

Can manage users and groups within their scope

User

Basic access to assigned features and data

Viewer

Read-only access to specified resources

4

Understanding the Dashboard

Main Dashboard Features

Overview Widgets

  • • User activity summary
  • • System health status
  • • Recent notifications
  • • Quick action buttons

Navigation Menu

  • • Users & Groups
  • • Security Settings
  • • Analytics & Reports
  • • System Configuration

Quick Actions

  • • Add new users
  • • Create groups
  • • Generate reports
  • • Configure settings

Notifications

  • • System alerts
  • • User activity
  • • Security events
  • • Maintenance updates
5

Next Steps & Best Practices

Recommended Actions

Security Setup

  • • Enable two-factor authentication for admin accounts
  • • Review and configure password policies
  • • Set up session timeout settings
  • • Configure IP whitelisting if needed

User Organization

  • • Create user groups for better organization
  • • Set up group permissions and access controls
  • • Establish naming conventions for users and groups
  • • Document your organizational structure

Monitoring & Maintenance

  • • Set up regular backup schedules
  • • Configure monitoring alerts
  • • Establish regular review processes
  • • Plan for user onboarding and offboarding

What's Next?