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Getting Started with OpenDash: Your First Dashboard in 5 Minutes

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OpenDash Team

February 15, 2026

Getting Started with OpenDash

OpenDash makes building dashboards fast and intuitive. Here's how to get your first dashboard up and running.

Step 1: Create a Project

After signing up, head to your Dashboard and click New Project. Give it a name and optional description.

Step 2: Open the Builder

Click Open Builder on your project card. You'll land on an empty canvas with a toolbar at the top.

Step 3: Pick a Layout

Click the Layout button in the toolbar. Choose from:

  • Single Column — one full-width slot

  • 2-Column Grid — two equal slots side by side

  • 3-Column Grid — three slots

  • 4-Column Grid — four slots

    • Step 4: Add Widgets

    Click any empty slot and browse the Widget Library (50+ variants). Categories include charts, tables, cards, accordions, date pickers, and analytics components. Click a widget to drop it into the slot.

    Step 5: Style with AI

    Open the AI panel on any slot. Type a command like:

  • /styles make the chart taller with rounded bars

  • /data update the table with sales figures

  • /config change the accent color to cyan

    • Step 6: Preview & Publish

    Toggle Preview Mode to see your dashboard as end users will. Click Save to persist and get a shareable URL.

    That's it — your first dashboard is live!

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