Getting Started with PulseRoster¶
Your First Steps in PulseRoster¶
This guide will help you create your account, set up your community, and invite your first members.
Creating Your Account¶
Navigate to roster.mypulsetech.com and click Login or Register.
Login Methods¶
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Discord | Fastest way to get started (Recommended) |
| Email/Password | Traditional account creation |
| Magic Link | Passwordless email login |
Creating a Community¶
After logging in, click Create Community and enter your details:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Your community's display name | Los Santos Police Department |
| Slug | URL-friendly identifier | lspd |
| Discord Server ID | Link to your Discord server (optional) | 123456789012345678 |
Your community URL will be: roster.mypulsetech.com/c/your-slug
Click Create to set up your community.
Inviting Members¶
Creating Invite Links¶
- Go to Settings > Invite Links
- Click Create Invite Link
- Configure options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Expiration | When the link expires |
| Max Uses | Limit how many times it can be used |
| Auto-assign Department | Automatically add members to a department |
| Auto-assign Rank | Start members at a specific rank |
- Share the generated link with your members
What Members See¶
When members use the invite link:
- They create or log into their account
- They're automatically added to your community
- If configured, they're assigned to the specified department and rank
Initial Setup Checklist¶
After creating your community, complete these steps:
- Create Departments - Set up your organizational structure
- Define Ranks - Create rank hierarchies for each department
- Configure Discord - Link your Discord server for role sync
- Create Staff Roles - Define permissions for your staff team
- Generate Invite Links - Create links to onboard members
Understanding the Interface¶
Navigation Structure¶
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Overview of your community and quick stats |
| Members | View and manage community members |
| Departments | Organize members into departments with ranks |
| Activity | View and log activity hours |
| LOA | Leave of absence management |
| Certifications | Member certifications |
| Disciplinary | Disciplinary records |
| Commendations | Member recognition |
| Analytics | Community insights |
| Settings | Community configuration (staff only) |
Key URLs¶
| Page | URL Pattern |
|---|---|
| Community Home | /c/[slug] |
| Members List | /c/[slug]/members |
| Member Profile | /c/[slug]/members/[id] |
| Departments | /c/[slug]/departments |
| Department Details | /c/[slug]/departments/[id] |
| Settings | /c/[slug]/settings |
Next Steps¶
Now that your community is set up:
- Create Departments - Build your organizational structure
- Set Up Ranks - Define your rank hierarchy
- Configure Discord - Enable role synchronization
- Invite Members - Start building your roster
Need help? Join our Discord Community for support.