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title: "Getting Started in Nitro Workspace"
canonical: "https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/28372992002/Getting%20Started%20in%20Nitro%20Workspace"
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This article provides a step-by-step guide, detailing how to log into Nitro, how to navigate the Nitro dashboard, and how to properly utilize your profile. The Nitro Workspace dashboard is where you access both the eSign and PDF conversion functions.

## Logging In

1. Go to the [Nitro launch screen](http://gonitro.com), click the **Log In **icon in the top right corner.

![screenshot of the Nitro launch screen with a red arrow signifying the log in icon in the top right corner of the screen](media://8c31badf-86c3-484d-8ce0-c6b0e5ec176d)

2. You will then be prompted to enter your email.
3. Once your information has been entered, click the **Continue **icon.

## Navigating the Dashboard 

The Workspace dashboard provides quick access to tools and services included in your account. 

### The Workspace Dashboard interface is comprised of four functional areas:

- **Header**: provides the ability to expand or collapse the Sidebar menu, Trial and Buy Now options, and access to your Profile and Account settings.
- **Sidebar**: access to the Dashboard, web-based PDF Tools, Learn, Need Help.
- **Main Workspace**: provides the most relevant content based on your Nitro subscription plan or Admin settings. For each category selected in the Sidebar, the Main Workspace content will change.
- **Footer**: provides quick access to Help/Support, IP/Copyright notices, Terms of Use, Privacy Policy.

![screenshot of Nitro dashboard ](media://faec458a-6abc-4d1f-9895-b812a5f35fbe)

## Your Profile 

Your Profile at the top right corner of the Workspace header provides access to your account settings. Help resources such as Knowledge Assistant, What’s New, and Support are also available from your profile.

### Opening Your Profile 

1. Navigate to the Nitro Workspace Dashboard.
2. Once there, click on the circle icon in the top right corner of the screen.

> 📝 The circle icon that will lead you to your profile information will display your personal initials.

3. After selecting the circle icon, a dropdown will appear containing important profile information, as demonstrated in the image below.

![screenshot of Nitro dashboard with the profile icon selected and the profile dropdown open](media://1b9eeef9-cf55-4b75-8931-5beb23e02030)

### Navigating Your Profile 

- **My Account:** Edit your profile or, as a global admin, edit the profile of users or collaborators added to a team.

> ✅ Learn more about editing a user’s profile here: [User Guide | Edit User Profile](https://www.gonitro.com/user-guide/admin/article/edit-user-profile)

- **Knowledge Assistant:** Search [Nitro’s User Guides](https://www.gonitro.com/user-guide) and [Knowledge Base](https://kb.gonitro.com/knowledgebase/knowledgebase) by typing in your question and quickly obtaining the information you need for the product you are using.
- **Support:** Contact the [Nitro Support Center](https://www.gonitro.com/support) to get additional help.
- **Log Out:** Log out of the Workspace.