🚀 Quick Start Guide

Welcome! This guide will get you celebrating your team in under 30 minutes. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be recognizing employees like a pro!

⏱️ What You’ll Accomplish

By the end of this guide, you’ll:

✅ Log into your admin dashboard
✅ Add your first employee
✅ Create your first recognition campaign
✅ See it appear on a kiosk display
✅ Set up the kiosk for participation
✅ Make your first comment/like/nomination

Time needed: 20-30 minutes

📋 Before You Start

You’ll need:

✅ Access to dashboard.emanategreat.com
✅ Your login credentials (email and password)
✅ A computer or tablet for the dashboard
✅ A phone for testing participation
✅ One employee photo (optional but recommended)

Don’t have login credentials? Contact your HR administrator or account manager to get set up!

Step 1: Log Into Your Dashboard 🎯

Getting Access

First time logging in?

Go to dashboard.emanategreat.com
Enter your work email and password
Click “Log In”

Forgot your password?

Click “Forgot Password?” on the login page
Enter your email
Check your inbox for reset instructions
Create a new password

Don’t have an account yet?

Contact your HR administrator
They’ll send you an invitation email
Follow the link to create your account

What You’ll See

After logging in, you’ll see:

🏠 Dashboard Home - Overview of your program
🎯 Campaigns - Where you create recognitions
👥 Employees - Your team member database
💬 Pending Comments - Comments waiting for approval
👤 Users - Manage who can access the dashboard
⚙️ Settings - Configure your system

🎉 Success! You’re logged in and ready to go!

Step 2: Add Your First Employee 👤

Why This Matters

Before creating recognitions, you need employees in the system! Think of this as building your team roster.

Adding One Employee

Quick method:

Click “Employees” in the sidebar
Click “Add Employee” or the ”+” button
Fill in the basics:
- Name: First and last name
- Email: Their work email
- Job Title: Current position
- Department: Which team they’re on
Add a photo (optional but makes recognitions beautiful!)
- Click “Upload Photo”
- Choose a professional headshot
- Make sure it’s clear and well-lit
Click “Save” or “Add Employee”

That’s it! Your first employee is in the system! 🎊

Adding Multiple Employees (Bulk Import)

Have a whole team to add?

Click “Employees” → “Import” or “Bulk Add”
Download the template (usually a CSV file)
Open it in Excel or Google Sheets
Fill in employee information:
- Name, email, title, department
- One row per employee
Save the file
Upload it back to the dashboard
Review and confirm - Check for any errors
Import! All employees added at once!

Pro tip: Start with 3-5 employees to test, then import the rest!

Step 3: Create Your First Campaign 🎨

What’s a Campaign?

A campaign is a recognition presentation - like a digital celebration card that appears on office displays!

Let’s Create One!

Follow these steps:

Click “Campaigns” or “Projects” in the sidebar
Click “Create New” or “Add Campaign”
Choose recognition type:
- Employee of the Month - Perfect for your first one!
- Or choose Promotion, Team Achievement, etc.
Select your employee:
- Search for the person you just added
- Click their name to select them
Add the details:
- Title: “Employee of the Month” or similar
- Achievement description: What did they do?
  - Example: “Sarah’s exceptional work on the Q4 project increased team productivity by 35%!”
- Personal message: A congratulatory note
  - Example: “Congratulations Sarah! Your dedication and innovation inspire us all.”
Choose a template:
- Pick any style you like - they all look great!
- Standard templates work perfectly for your first campaign
Add their photo (if you didn’t already):
- Click “Upload Photo”
- Choose a professional headshot
Set display options:
- Duration: 1-2 weeks is perfect for your first one
- Enable comments: Yes! (Let people celebrate)
- Enable GIFs: Your choice! (Makes it more fun)
Preview it:
- Click “Preview” to see how it looks
- Make sure everything looks good!
Publish! 🚀
- Click “Publish” or “Go Live”
- Your campaign is now active!

🎉 Congratulations! You’ve created your first recognition campaign!

Step 4: See It on the Kiosk 📺

What’s a Kiosk?

A kiosk is any display device showing your recognitions - TVs, monitors, tablets, or computers connected to screens.

Setting Up Your First Display

You have two options:

Perfect for testing:

On your display device (computer, tablet, etc.):
- Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Go to your Emanate Great URL (ask your IT team or check settings)
- Usually something like app.emanategreat.com
Log in with your dashboard credentials
You’ll see your campaign! It should appear automatically

✅ Success! Your recognition is displaying!

Option B: Permanent Setup (QR Code Pairing)

For permanent displays (recommended):

On your display device:
- Open browser and go to your Emanate Great URL
- You’ll see a QR code on screen
On your phone:
- Open your camera app
- Point at the QR code on the display
- Tap the notification that appears
Verify your email:
- Enter your work email
- Check your inbox for a code
- Enter the 6-digit code
Name your device:
- Give it a name like “Lobby Display” or “Break Room TV”
- Click “Complete” or “Pair”
Done! The display stays logged in forever!

🎊 Your kiosk is set up and showing your campaign!

What You Should See

On the display, you’ll see:

✨ Your employee’s photo
📝 Their name and job title
🎯 The achievement description
💬 A QR code for participation
❤️ Like counter (starts at 0)
💬 Comment indicator

The presentation rotates automatically every 10-30 seconds (if you have multiple campaigns).

Step 5: Make Your First Comment/Like/Nomination 🎉

Time to Participate!

Now let’s test the participation features!

Quick Like (5 seconds)

Super simple:

Look at the display showing your campaign
Open your phone camera
Scan the QR code on the display
Verify your email (first time only - enter code from email)
Tap the ❤️ heart button
Watch the counter increase! It updates in real-time!

🎊 You just liked your first recognition!

Make a Nomination (1 minute)

Suggest someone for future recognition:

Scan the QR code
Click “Nominate” or ”🌟 Nominate Someone”
Enter colleague’s name
Explain why they deserve recognition:
- Example: “Sarah helped me learn the new system and always goes above and beyond!”
Submit!
Your nomination goes to HR for consideration

💫 You’ve made your first nomination!

🎯 What You’ve Accomplished!

Congratulations! You’ve completed the full cycle:

✅ Logged into dashboard - You can manage your program ✅ Added employees - Your team is in the system ✅ Created a campaign - Recognition is live ✅ Set up kiosk - Display is showing content ✅ Participated - You’ve liked, commented, and nominated!

You’re now ready to:

Create more recognition campaigns
Add more employees
Set up additional displays
Encourage your team to participate
Build a culture of recognition!

🚀 Next Steps

Immediate Actions

This week:

Create 2-3 more recognition campaigns
Add all your key employees
Set up displays in high-traffic areas
Share the program with your team

This month:

Establish a regular recognition schedule
Monitor engagement and participation
Gather feedback from employees
Expand to more display locations

Learning More

Want to dive deeper?

📖 Kiosk Guide → - Everything about viewing and participating
🎯 Dashboard Guide → - Complete admin management
💡 Best Practices → - Tips for success
❓ FAQ → - Answers to common questions

🎉 You’re All Set!

You’ve successfully:

Set up your recognition program
Created your first celebration
Tested all participation features
Learned the basics of both systems

Now go celebrate your team! Every recognition makes someone’s day brighter. 🌟

Questions? Check out the detailed guides or contact your HR team for support!

Ready for more? Explore the full documentation to become a recognition expert! 🚀

Kiosk User Guide → | Dashboard User Guide → | Best Practices →