# First steps for new users

This section walks you through the essential actions every new user should know—starting a record, collaborating with your team, personalizing your workspace, and making sense of your data. Whether you’re hands-on in a workflow or reviewing progress, these guides will help you move confidently from day one.

## 1. Getting Started with Records

Start by creating records—the foundation of how work gets done in Unifize.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/DxURRudXYLBNDReD8Cgw">Creating a new record</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/furYNbdJlWN3FshHnEGQ">Creating records from inbound email</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/mvzQtUUZZ19e9DyP2Z7Q">Filling checklist metadata</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/qM7SikyPFoknY9Hf6qBR">Linking related records</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 2. Communicating in Context

Keep conversations tied to the work—so nothing gets lost in email threads.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/iUSLnHXQV4obAL5VzgPk">Sharing conversations as email</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/9U5CFodVGXVgwHnKNsOX">Sending and receiving emails in Unifize</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/4TwygmTznPHwFBB3feF6">Inviting people</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 3. Customizing Your Workspace

Tailor Unifize to how you work best.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/XdskzP6AMm4uZR8tcehU">Changing your preferred language</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/zCdpBhClmLGxWWfGMWBs">Filtering records in My Inbox</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 4. Working with Reports & Dashboards

Use data to track performance and improve processes.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/h5LCGgUqQ9lQtEAo4UCK">Generating PDF Reports</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/3ghQXxqwDhCPTDkR0Bt9">Creating Custom Reports</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/IBKr86T8Q1WKaztUUq1s">Creating Custom Dashboards</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

This section is your Unifize starter kit. From taking your first action to building insightful reports, it’s all here to help you contribute quickly and confidently.


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