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Quick Start Guide

Getting Started5 min read

Welcome to CautionHQ

CautionHQ helps you track all your critical business dependencies in one place. This guide will help you get started in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Create Your First Workspace

Workspaces help you organize your items by project, client, or team. To create a workspace:

  1. Click on the workspace switcher in the top left corner
  2. Select "Create new workspace"
  3. Give your workspace a name and description
  4. Click "Create"

Step 2: Add Your First Item

Items are the things you want to track - domains, SSL certificates, subscriptions, licenses, and more. To add an item:

  1. Click the "Add Item" button in the top right
  2. Select the type of item you're adding
  3. Fill in the details including expiration date
  4. Set the owner and criticality level
  5. Click "Save"

Step 3: Configure Your Alerts

CautionHQ will automatically send you reminders at 30, 14, and 7 days before expiration. You can customize these intervals in your workspace settings.

Next Steps

Now that you've added your first item, explore these features:

  • Invite team members to collaborate
  • Set up Slack notifications
  • Import items from a CSV file
  • Enable monthly reports