What is the Align Panel?

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Introduction #

The Align Panel is a guided setup tool built into Kaamfu to help new organization owners and admins get their workspace ready for real-time operations. It presents all the essential onboarding steps in one place, ensuring that nothing is missed during the initial setup.

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🎯 Why This Feature Matters #

When a new workspace is created in Kaamfu, owners and admins must perform several setup actions before the team can begin work — from inviting members to setting up workday rules. The Align Panel brings all these steps together in a single, organized checklist.

It was designed to:

  • Simplify the onboarding process for new users.
  • Prevent configuration errors or missed steps.
  • Enable teams to start tracking time and productivity immediately.

By using the Align Panel, new workspaces reach full operational readiness faster and more confidently.

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👤 Who Should Read This #

The Align Panel is visible only to users with higher-level permissions — specifically, workspace Owners and Admins

  • Owners use it to set up their workspace from scratch and establish control rules.
  • Admins use it to configure settings, projects, and reports based on the owner’s mandates.

Members do not access or see the Align Panel.

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📝 What This Guide Covers #

This article helps you understand the role and layout of the Align Panel.

It explains:

  • Where to find the Align Panel.
  • What the 7 alignment steps are.
  • How each step contributes to workspace setup

By the end, you’ll understand the purpose and structure of the Align Panel before you start completing its steps.

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📄 Feature Overview #

The Align Panel appears in the left sidebar of Kaamfu’s main interface. It opens automatically for Owners and Admins when a new workspace is created.

It contains seven structured setup steps designed to cover every critical configuration:

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  1. Invite your team – Add members to begin collaboration.
  2. Designate workspace admins – Assign management roles.
  3. Define mandates for Workstation Connect – Choose who must use the desktop app for shift tracking.
  4. Configure workday settings – Set timezone, work hours, and workweek.
  5. Enable enterprise support – Add Kaamfu’s support specialist as an admin.
  6. Build projects in the Work panel – Create Spaces, Boards, and Items.
  7. Manage workspace reports – Configure productivity and activity reports.

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These steps collectively prepare your workspace for active, trackable, and collaborative work.

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💡 Key Benefits #

The Align Panel offers several key advantages for workspace setup:

  • Centralized setup: All essential onboarding actions in one guided flow.
  • Faster readiness: Complete workspace alignment without navigating multiple panels.
  • Error-proof onboarding: Each step includes direct links and guidance to ensure correct configuration.
  • Structured visibility: Admins can see which steps are done and which remain pending.

Together, these benefits make the Align Panel the quickest path to getting your workspace running smoothly in Kaamfu.

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.🔗 Related Resources #

Here are other guides that will help you complete your setup:

These articles will help you understand and configure each element linked from the Align Panel.

Updated on October 7, 2025
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