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# Sign-in and Explore the Designer
The DC Works Designer is the web-based interface used to create Applets, manage data, organize Suites, administer users and licenses, and configure other DC Works resources.
### Sign in to DC Works
1. Open a compatible web browser.
2. Go to [https://app.dcworks.io](https://app.dcworks.io/).
3. Enter your DC Works **username or email address**.
4. Enter your password.
5. Select **Sign in**.
*The DC Works sign-in screen.*
Select **Keep me signed in** if you are working from a trusted computer and want to remain signed in.
If you cannot remember your password, select **Forgot your password?** and follow the instructions provided.
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Do not select **Keep me signed in** when using a shared or public computer.
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### The Applets page
After signing in, DC Works opens the **Applets** page. This page displays the Applets available within your organization.
Each Applet card can show information such as:
* Applet name
* Description
* Published version
* Date and time published
* Preview image
Select an Applet card or its name to open it in the Applet Designer. To launch the Applet for a test run, select its play button.. Depending on your permissions, you may also be able to create, import, export, duplicate, delete, or manage permissions for Applets.
*The Applets page is the first screen displayed after signing in.*
### Main navigation menu
The navigation menu is located along the left side of the Designer. Use the menu icon near the DC Works logo to collapse or expand it.
The available menu options may include:
| Menu option | Purpose |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Applets** | Create, edit, test, import, export, and manage Applets. |
| **Data** | Create and manage databases and their tables. |
| **Suites** | Group Applets into Suites and prepare them for use on devices or supported web browsers. |
| **API Connector** | Configure and use connections between DC Works and external systems. |
| **Files** | Upload and manage images, audio, and other cloud files used by Applets. |
| **Account** | Access subscriptions, licenses, administration, developer tools, account information, your profile, and the mobile app download. |
| **Release Notes** | Review information about DC Works updates and newly released features. |
| **Documentation** | Open the DC Works technical documentation. |
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The options displayed in your navigation menu depend on your account permissions and the features included with your organization’s DC Works account.
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### Data and tables
Select **Data** to view your organization’s databases. A database contains one or more tables used to store information collected, displayed, or updated by Applets.
Select a database name to see the tables contained within it.
You will create the database and table for this tutorial in the next guide.
### Suites
Select **Suites** to view and manage your organization’s Suites.
A Suite groups one or more Applets together so they can be assigned and made available to users. The Suites page also shows information such as the number of assigned devices and the Suite’s enrollment barcode.
### The Account menu
Select the arrow beside **Account** to expand the account-related menu.
*The expanded Account menu provides access to account and administrative features.*
Depending on your permissions, this menu may include:
| Account option | Purpose |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Subscription** | View subscription ownership, tier, and expiration information. |
| **Licenses** | View available and assigned licenses and their expiration dates. |
| **Admin** | Manage Web Users and Device Users. |
| **Developer** | Access API setup, API logs, and the API guide. |
| **Account** | View the account tier, expiration, storage, processing, upload limits, and enabled access options. |
| **Profile** | View your company and user information or change your password. |
| **Get Mobile App** | Display the download QR code and download the DC Works Android APK. |
Some of these options are administrative and will not be required during the initial Applet tutorial.
### Web Users and Device Users
DC Works distinguishes users by how they run Suites and Applets:
* **Web Users** run Suites and Applets through the DC Works Web App in a compatible web browser. This allows DC Works to run on Windows PCs, Macs, Apple mobile devices, and other supported browser-based platforms.
* **Device Users** run Suites and Applets through the native DC Works application installed directly on an Android device, without using a web browser.
These user types describe the Applet runtime method. They are not related to access to the DC Works Designer.
User administration will be covered in detail in the **Administration** section.
### Account information and signing out
The name of your organization appears in the upper-right area of the Designer, along with your user name.
To safely end your session, select **Sign out** in the upper-right corner.
Always sign out when using DC Works from a shared computer.
### Software version
The current DC Works version appears near the bottom of the left navigation menu. This information may be useful when reviewing release notes or requesting technical support.
### Next step
Continue to **Create a Database and Table** to create the data structure for your first Applet.
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