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Section 1: Getting Started

10-15 minutes

Section 1: Getting Started

Welcome to Luminate! This section contains four essential tutorials to get you up and running.

Tutorials in This Section

1.1 Welcome to Luminate - Your First Steps

New to Luminate? This guide walks you through your first login, understanding the dashboard, and navigating the system. You'll learn how the main menu works, how to switch between different areas, and where to find help. Perfect for salon owners and managers who've just signed up.

Time: 10-15 minutes

1.2 Setting Up Your Salon Profile

Before you start booking appointments, let's get your salon set up properly. This tutorial covers adding your salon name, contact details, uploading your logo, and configuring essential settings like timezone, currency, and date formats. We'll also explain why these settings matter for your day-to-day operations.

Time: 15-20 minutes

1.3 Understanding Roles and Permissions

Luminate has five different user roles: Owner, Admin, Manager, Staff, and Receptionist. This guide explains what each role can do, which features they can access, and how to choose the right role when adding team members. Essential reading before you start inviting your team.

Time: 10-15 minutes

1.4 The Onboarding Checklist - Setting Up for Success

This step-by-step checklist takes you from a blank salon to ready-to-trade. We'll guide you through adding your first staff members, creating your service menu, setting up your roster, and booking your first appointment. By the end, you'll be ready to serve customers.

Time: 45-60 minutes

Recommended Reading Order

For new users, we recommend completing these tutorials in order:

  1. 1.1 Welcome to Luminate - Learn navigation basics
  2. 1.2 Setting Up Your Salon Profile - Configure essential settings
  3. 1.3 Understanding Roles and Permissions - Know what each role can do
  4. 1.4 The Onboarding Checklist - Complete your setup

Next Steps

After completing Section 1, move on to:

  • Section 2: Daily Operations - Master the appointment calendar and point of sale
  • Section 4: Staff Management - Add your full team with proper settings
  • Section 7: Services & Products - Build your complete service menu

Last Updated: January 2026