Getting Started
Get your Arkan ERP workspace running in 5 minutes.
1. Create Your Account
Register at app.arkanerp.com/register . You will need:
- Full name
- Work email address
- Password (minimum 8 characters)
- Company name
After registration, you will receive a verification email. Click the link to activate your account.
2. Choose Your Industry
Select your industry to configure default labels, features, and module visibility:
| Industry | Default Modules |
|---|---|
| Software Development | Projects, Sprints, Bugs, Git, Time Tracking |
| Digital Agency | Projects, CRM, Time Tracking, Proposals |
| Consulting | Projects, CRM, OKRs, Time Tracking |
| Construction | Projects, Job Costing, Inventory, Safety |
| Government | Projects, Requests, Workflows, Compliance |
| Legal | Projects, CRM, Legal, Conflict Checks |
| General Business | Projects, CRM, Accounting |
You can change your industry selection later in Settings > General. See Modules for the full list of available modules.
3. Set Up Your First Company
Your initial company is created during registration. To configure it:
- Go to Settings > Company
- Set your base currency, fiscal year start month, and tax configuration
- Upload your company logo for document branding
Need multiple companies? See Multi-Company for details.
4. Invite Your Team
Go to Settings > Members and invite your team. Each member is assigned a role:
| Role | Access Level |
|---|---|
| Owner | Full access including billing and organization management |
| Admin | Full access to all modules and company settings |
| Member | Create and edit records in enabled modules |
| Viewer | Read-only access |
See Permissions for detailed role comparisons and feature gating.
5. Create Your First Project
- Click Projects > New Project
- Fill in:
- Project name — e.g., “Website Redesign”
- Key — Short prefix for work items (e.g.,
WEB) - Client — Optional client assignment
- Description — Brief project overview
- Your project board is ready. Start adding work items.
See Projects for details on boards, sprints, and time tracking.
6. Activate More Modules
Go to Settings > Features to enable additional modules based on your plan:
- Accounting — Double-entry bookkeeping, invoicing, financial reports
- HR — Payroll, leave management, attendance
- Inventory — Multi-warehouse stock management
- CRM — Sales pipeline and contact management
- Procurement — Purchase orders and vendor management
7. Explore the Dashboard
After setup, the Dashboard displays KPIs and activity from all your active modules. You can customize the layout and configure AI Insights for automated business observations.
Next Steps
- Platform Overview — Understand the architecture and multi-tenancy model
- API Reference — Integrate with external systems
- Security — Learn about data isolation and compliance
- Deployment — Self-host with Docker or deploy to Azure