Getting Started Beginner

The clariBI Onboarding Experience

2 min read Updated February 11, 2026
Walk through the guided onboarding wizard that helps you set up your first data sources, dashboards, and analytics.

The onboarding wizard guides you through essential setup steps to get value from clariBI quickly.

Starting the Onboarding

When It Appears

The onboarding wizard appears:
- After first login
- When creating a new organization
- If you haven't completed setup

Onboarding Steps Overview

  1. Welcome: Introduction and goals
  2. Data Sources: Connect your first data
  3. Dashboard: Create initial dashboard
  4. Sample Data: Try with demo data (optional)
  5. AI Tour: Learn conversational analytics
  6. Complete: Ready to explore

Step 1: Connect Data Sources

Connection Options

  • File Upload: Drag and drop files
  • Database: Enter connection details
  • Sample Data: Use demo datasets to explore

File Upload Steps

  1. Select file type (CSV, Excel, PDF, etc.)
  2. Drag file to upload area
  3. Preview data columns
  4. Confirm column mappings
  5. Save data source

Database Connection

  1. Choose database type
  2. Enter host, port, database name
  3. Provide credentials
  4. Test connection
  5. Select tables to import

Step 2: Create Your Dashboard

Dashboard Setup

  1. Name your dashboard
  2. Choose a niche/industry template
  3. Select data sources to include
  4. Pick key metrics to track
  5. Generate initial layout

Template Options

Templates are available for:
- E-commerce analytics
- SaaS metrics
- Marketing performance
- Sales tracking
- Custom (blank canvas)

Step 3: Try Sample Data

Demo Datasets

If you want to explore before connecting real data:
- Sales Performance Demo
- Marketing Analytics Demo
- Customer Service Demo

Benefits of Sample Data

  • See full feature capabilities
  • Learn without risking real data
  • Test dashboard configurations
  • Understand AI insights

Step 4: AI Feature Tour

Conversational Analytics Introduction

  • Learn to ask natural language questions
  • Try example queries
  • See AI-generated insights
  • Understand credit usage

Example Queries to Try

  • "What were my top products last month?"
  • "Show sales trend this quarter"
  • "Compare revenue by region"

Completing Onboarding

Finish and Explore

After completing all steps:
- Access your new dashboard
- Continue adding data sources
- Invite team members
- Explore advanced features

Skipping Steps

You can skip any step and return later via Settings > Onboarding.

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