Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Commons in 5 minutes.

1. Create or Join an Organization

After signing up, you'll either:

• Create a new organization - Perfect if you're starting fresh
• Join an existing organization - Use an invitation link from a team member

Creating an Organization

1. Click "Create Organization" from your dashboard
2. Enter your organization name and slug (URL-friendly name)
3. Add an optional logo
4. Click "Create"

Your organization is your team's workspace. Everything else lives inside it.

2. Set Up Your First Team

Teams help organize people and projects.

1. Go to your organization
2. Click "Teams" in the navigation
3. Click "Create Team"
4. Give it a name and description
5. Add team members

Tip: Create teams based on how your organization works - by function (Design, Engineering), product area, or any way that makes sense for you.

3. Create Your First Project

Projects track the work your team is doing.

1. Navigate to your team
2. Click "Projects" tab
3. Click "New Project"
4. Fill in:
   • Project name
   • Description
   • Team (already selected)
   • Status (e.g., "In Progress", "Planning")
5. Add contributors
6. Click "Create Project"

4. Share Your First Update

Updates are how you communicate progress.

1. Click "Compose" or the "+" button
2. Write what you're working on
3. Optional: Add images, attach to a project
4. Choose visibility (team or org-wide)
5. Click "Post"

Your update will appear in the feed for your team and anyone following the project.

5. Explore Key Features

Now that you've got the basics:

• Comment and React - Engage with updates from your team
• Create a Rollup - Compile updates into a presentation
• Set Up Standups - Configure async check-ins
• Invite Members - Grow your team

Next Steps

• Learn about roles and permissions
• Customize your organization settings
• Explore rollups for presentations

You're all set! Start sharing updates and building in public with your team.