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# Welcome to Labii

## Specs

| Label                     | Value                         |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Version**               | 0.1.0 (updated on 2022-08-28) |
| **Developer**             | Labii Inc.                    |
| **Type**                  | Dashboard                     |
| **Support Configuration** | No                            |

## Overview

The Welcome to Labii dashboard widget helps first-time Labii users find key onboarding resources from the dashboard. It provides quick access to useful links that explain how to begin using Labii and where to find support materials. This widget is especially useful on default dashboards, onboarding dashboards, and shared team dashboards for new laboratory members.

## Use Cases

* **New user onboarding**: Give new users a clear starting point when they first open Labii.
* **Team training**: Keep introductory resources visible for teams adopting Labii.
* **Self-service support**: Reduce confusion by linking users to relevant getting-started materials.
* **Default dashboards**: Provide a friendly orientation widget for new workspaces.

## Configuration

The Welcome to Labii widget does not require configuration. Add it to a dashboard to display the built-in onboarding resources.

### Initial Setup

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to the dashboard where you want to display onboarding resources.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Add Widget** and select **Welcome to Labii** from the dashboard widget catalog.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Save the widget to place it on the dashboard.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Required Settings

* **None**: The widget displays Labii-provided onboarding content.

### Optional Settings

* **None**: The widget is ready to use after it is added to a dashboard.

## Readonly View

### Display Features

* **Onboarding links**: Displays links and resources for getting started with Labii.
* **Dashboard placement**: Keeps introductory material visible from the dashboard.
* **Simple guidance**: Provides a concise entry point for new users.

<figure><img src="/files/SDUVTODh969wL2NZAG9r" alt="Welcome to Labii dashboard widget"><figcaption><p>The Welcome to Labii widget provides onboarding links and resources for new users.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Interactive Features

* **Open resources**: Users can select links in the widget to learn more about Labii.

## Best Practices

* Place this widget on dashboards used by new users or training groups.
* Pair it with [Explore Labii](/widgets/dashboard-widgets/labii/get-started/explore-labii.md) to support both onboarding and deeper platform discovery.
* Remove it from highly focused operational dashboards when users no longer need onboarding resources.