# Maintainly Help > Help center for Maintainly ## Getting Started - [Get started in 10 minutes \(set-up guide\)](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6885580-get-started-in-10-minutes-set-up-guide.md): Get started in a matter of minutes by following these steps. - [Dashboard Explained](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/14189667-dashboard-explained.md): Dashboard stats explained. - [Why maintenance management?](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6885589-why-maintenance-management.md) - [Software integrations](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6885559-software-integrations.md): Integrate with other software using the Maintainly API ## Equipment \(assets\) - [Assets](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6733195-assets.md): The equipment that maintenance will be performed on. At least one asset is required before tasks can be created. - [Asset hierarchy](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/8103372-asset-hierarchy.md): A hierarchical structure of equipment that will have maintenance performed on it. - [Sites](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6885582-sites.md): The locations where your equipment will reside as assets. - [Asset QR labels](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7001305-asset-qr-labels.md): Apply a QR code to any asset. Scan with the mobile app to view tasks. - [Asset geolocation](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6706522-asset-geolocation.md): Use the Maintainly mobile CMMS app to update the equipment geolocation of movable assets for better asset fleet visibility. - [Export the asset hierarchy](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/9248373-export-the-asset-hierarchy.md): Export a list of assets at one or more sites to Excel. ## Maintenance \(tasks - work orders\) - [Tasks \(work orders\)](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6885584-tasks-work-orders.md): There are two core types of tasks; preventative & reactive - [Checklists](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/10348446-checklists.md): Create a checklist of work items that are to be completed during preventative or reactive work orders. - [Task status](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6986688-task-status.md): Convey information to users regarding task status using different methods. - [Work requests](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6885576-work-requests.md): Accept maintenance requests via a public-facing webpage. - [Due date on tasks](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/11700430-due-date-on-tasks.md): Assign a due date to any reactive task or non-time-based automated maintenance task. - [Assign a due date](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/11701163-assign-a-due-date.md): All tasks \(excluding time-based automated tasks\) can be manually assigned a due date. - [Planned date & time on tasks](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6986689-planned-date-time-on-tasks.md): Give both reactive and preventative tasks a date and time when work will commence. - [Markdown in task activity comments](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7000027-markdown-in-task-activity-comments.md) - [Assign users to tasks](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/11803281-assign-users-to-tasks.md): Assign one or more users to a task to send them a mobile push notification. ## Preventive maintenance - [Preventative maintenance \(PM\)](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7031533-preventative-maintenance-pm.md): Preventative maintenance involves scheduled inspections and replacements on equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. - [Task Templates](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/9205701-task-templates.md): Pre-define popular task details that will be pre-populated when a new task is generated. - [Automations](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/9205712-automations.md): Set the time or metric-based rules on an asset for when a task should be created automatically. - [Material kit](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6997992-material-kit.md): Pre-define a list of spare parts & consumables on a task template that is to be used during preventative maintenance. ## Metrics & Metric Readings - [Metrics](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/9232882-metrics.md): Collect quantitative measurements or indicator meter readings to provide insights into the health, performance, and condition of your assets ## Materials & inventory management - [Materials \(spare parts & consumables\)](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6885571-materials-spare-parts-consumables.md): Spare parts and consumables are managed via materials and will be tracked via their consumption on a task. - [Material QR labels](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/9869377-material-qr-labels.md): Print & attach QR labels on materials; scan then when they are consumed in a maintenance task. ## Account management - [Password reset](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/6977837-password-reset.md): Forgot your password? A password reset will be required. ## Tech, data & privacy - [Trust Center](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7791694-trust-center.md): Privacy, cookie and security information; how Maintainly protects you & your maintenance data. - [Data Processing Agreement \(DPA\)](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7792924-data-processing-agreement-dpa.md) - [Bug Bounty Program](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7792940-bug-bounty-program.md): Submit qualified bugs or vulnerabilities per the program guidelines to receive a reward. - [GDPR \(EU\)](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7792907-gdpr-eu.md) - [Data Retention Policy](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7792880-data-retention-policy.md) - [SOC2](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7792894-soc2.md) - [ISMS Policy](https://help.maintainly.com/en/articles/7792889-isms-policy.md)