Quick Start Guide

Beginner10 minUpdated December 2025

Get up and running with DRAIS in minutes. This guide covers essential setup steps and your first tasks.

Welcome to DRAIS

DRAIS is your all-in-one school management platform. This quick start guide will walk you through core features and get you productive immediately.

First Steps
1

Access Your Dashboard

Login with credentials provided by your admin. You'll land on the main dashboard showing key metrics.

2

Complete Your Profile

Click your avatar → Profile Settings. Add your photo, contact info, and notification preferences.

3

Explore the Sidebar

Navigation is organized by function: Students, Attendance, Exams, Fees, etc. Click any section to explore.

4

Try the Search

Press Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac) to search for students, classes, or features instantly.

5

Set Up Notifications

Go to Settings → Notifications to choose email/SMS alerts for attendance, fees, exams.

Essential Features

Dashboard

Your command center with real-time metrics, charts, and quick actions.

Student Management

Add, edit, search 4000+ student records with advanced filters.

Attendance

Mark attendance manually, via biometric, or bulk import.

Messaging

Send announcements to parents, students, or staff instantly.

Pro Tips

Pro Tips

  • Use keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+K for search, Ctrl+D for dashboard
  • Enable dark mode from top-right toggle for reduced eye strain
  • Pin frequently-used features to your dashboard for quick access
  • Check AI Copilot daily for predictive insights and alerts
  • Export reports weekly to track institutional progress

Ready to Try It?

Head to your dashboard and experience this feature in action.

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