Getting Started - Authentication & Onboarding
This section walks you through the complete process of creating your Flynapse account, logging in, and accessing your first AI copilot. Whether you’re a new user or returning to the platform, this guide covers everything you need to know.Creating Your Account
Step 1: Registration
Accessing Registration:- Go to your Flynapse login page
- Click “Sign Up” or “Create Account”
- You’ll be taken to the registration form
- First Name: Your given name
- Last Name: Your family name
- Company: Your organization name (may be auto-filled from your domain)
- Email: Your work email address
- Password: Secure password (see requirements below)
- Confirm Password: Re-enter your password
- Length: 10-12 characters
- Uppercase Letter: At least one capital letter
- Number: At least one digit (0-9)
- Special Character: At least one special character (!@#$%^&*(),.?”:|<>)
- No Spaces: Password cannot contain spaces
- If you’re accessing Flynapse through a company subdomain, your company name will be automatically filled in
- You can still edit this field if needed
- Make sure the company name matches your organization
Step 2: Account Verification
Email Verification:- After submitting the registration form, check your email
- Look for a verification email from Flynapse
- Click the verification link in the email
- You’ll be redirected back to the login page
- Check your spam/junk folder
- Wait a few minutes for delivery
- Contact your IT department if using a corporate email
- Try registering again if the email doesn’t arrive
- Some organizations may use verification codes instead of email links
- Enter the code you receive via email or SMS
- Click “Verify” to complete the process
Step 3: First Login
Logging In:- Go to the Flynapse login page
- Enter your email address
- Enter your password
- Click “Sign In”
- You’ll be automatically redirected to the copilots dashboard
- Your account will be set up with basic permissions
- You’ll see available copilots based on your organization’s setup
Logging In
Regular Login Process
Standard Login:- Email: Enter your registered email address
- Password: Enter your password
- Sign In: Click the sign-in button
- Redirect: You’ll be taken to your dashboard
- Check the “Remember me” box to stay logged in longer
- Useful for trusted devices
- Don’t use on shared or public computers
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
When MFA is Required:- Your organization may have MFA enabled
- You’ll see an additional step after entering your password
- This adds an extra layer of security
- Enter your email and password as usual
- You’ll see a “Multi-Factor Authentication” screen
- Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app
- Click “Verify” to complete login
- Your administrator will provide MFA setup instructions
- You’ll need an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
- Follow the setup process to link your account
Password Reset
Forgot Password:- Click “Forgot Password” on the login page
- Enter your email address
- Check your email for reset instructions
- Follow the link to create a new password
- Click the reset link in your email
- Enter your new password (following the same requirements)
- Confirm your new password
- Click “Reset Password”
- You’ll be redirected to login with your new password
First-Time User Experience
Initial Dashboard Access
What You’ll See:- Copilots Dashboard: Overview of available AI assistants
- Your Role: Based on your organization’s setup
- Available Copilots: Only copilots you have access to
- Navigation Menu: Access to settings and other features
- MRO Co-Pilot: For maintenance and repair operations
- Pilot Co-Pilot: For flight operations and procedures
- AOCC Co-Pilot: For operations control center (if available)
- Crew Co-Pilot: For cabin crew operations (if available)
Understanding Your Access
Permission-Based Access:- You’ll only see copilots you have permission to use
- Access is controlled by your organization’s administrators
- Some copilots may show as “Coming Soon” if not yet available
- You may have access to specific departments only
- Your access depends on your role and department membership
- Contact your administrator if you need access to additional copilots
Getting Started with Your First Copilot
Choosing a Copilot:- Look at the available copilots on your dashboard
- Click on the copilot that matches your role:
- MRO Engineers: Choose MRO Co-Pilot
- Pilots: Choose Pilot Co-Pilot
- Other Roles: Choose the most relevant copilot
- Click the “Launch” button on your chosen copilot
- You’ll be taken to the chat interface
- Start by asking a simple question to test the system
User Onboarding Process
First-Time Setup
Account Activation:- Email Verification: Complete email verification process
- Profile Completion: Ensure all required information is provided
- Role Assignment: Administrator assigns appropriate roles
- Department Assignment: Administrator assigns you to relevant departments
- Permission Configuration: System configures your access based on roles
- Your account is created in the system
- Basic permissions are assigned based on your role
- You’re added to relevant departments
- Access to appropriate copilots is configured
- Welcome email is sent with next steps
Administrator Onboarding
For Organization Administrators:- Organization Setup: Configure company information and settings
- Department Creation: Set up departments for your organization
- Role Definition: Create roles with appropriate permissions
- User Invitation: Invite team members to join the platform
- Access Configuration: Assign users to departments and roles
- Team Setup: Add team members to your department
- Role Assignment: Assign appropriate roles to team members
- Permission Management: Ensure team members have necessary access
- Training Coordination: Help team members get started with the platform
New User Checklist
Before You Start:- Complete email verification
- Review your assigned roles and permissions
- Understand which departments you belong to
- Know which copilots you have access to
- Have your administrator’s contact information
- Log in and explore the copilots dashboard
- Try launching your primary copilot
- Ask a simple question to test the system
- Review your account settings
- Familiarize yourself with the interface
- Know who to contact for different types of issues
- Understand your organization’s support process
- Have access to training materials or documentation
- Know how to report problems or request changes
Understanding Your Organization
Organization Structure
Company Information:- Organization Name: Your company’s official name
- Industry Type: Airlines, MRO, Training Organization, etc.
- Size: Number of users and departments
- Geographic Location: Primary operational regions
- MRO Department: Maintenance, repair, and operations
- Pilot Operations: Flight crews and pilot training
- AOCC Department: Operations control center
- Cabin Crew: Flight attendants and cabin operations
- Administration: Management and support functions
Role Hierarchy
Organization Level:- Tenant Owner: Full access to organization settings and all features
- Organization Administrator: Manage users, roles, and departments
- Billing Administrator: Handle subscription and usage information
- Department Manager: Manage team members within their department
- Senior Staff: Advanced users with additional permissions
- Regular Users: Standard access based on their role
- Engineer: Access to MRO Co-Pilot and maintenance documents
- Pilot: Access to Pilot Co-Pilot and flight procedures
- Operations Staff: Access to AOCC Co-Pilot and operations documents
- Cabin Crew: Access to Crew Co-Pilot and cabin procedures
Access Control
Permission Levels:- Organization-Wide: Apply to the entire organization
- Department-Specific: Apply only to specific departments
- Role-Based: Based on assigned roles and responsibilities
- Individual: Specific to your account and needs
- Read-Only: View documents and information
- Interactive: Use AI copilots and chat features
- Collaborative: Add comments and share information
- Administrative: Manage users, roles, and settings
Security and Compliance
Account Security
Password Security:- Strong Passwords: Use complex passwords that meet all requirements
- Regular Updates: Change your password regularly
- Unique Passwords: Don’t reuse passwords from other systems
- Password Manager: Consider using a password manager for security
- Trusted Devices: Only log in from devices you trust
- Secure Networks: Use secure, trusted internet connections
- Regular Updates: Keep your devices and browsers updated
- Logout: Always log out when using shared or public computers
Data Protection
Information Handling:- Confidential Information: Treat all platform information as confidential
- Access Control: Only access information you’re authorized to see
- Data Sharing: Be careful when sharing information outside the platform
- Reporting: Report any security concerns immediately
- Industry Standards: Follow aviation industry security standards
- Company Policies: Adhere to your organization’s security policies
- Regulatory Requirements: Comply with relevant aviation regulations
- Audit Trail: Understand that all actions are logged and monitored
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Registration Problems
“Email Already Exists” Error:- You may already have an account
- Try logging in instead of registering
- Contact your administrator if you can’t remember your password
- Make sure you’re using your work email address
- Check that your company is set up in the system
- Contact your administrator for company setup
- Review the password requirements carefully
- Make sure your password meets all criteria
- Try a different password if issues persist
Login Problems
“Invalid Credentials” Error:- Check your email address for typos
- Verify your password is correct
- Try resetting your password if needed
- Check your email for verification instructions
- Click the verification link in your email
- Contact support if verification link has expired
- Make sure you’re using the current code from your authenticator app
- Check that your device time is correct
- Try generating a new code
Access Problems
“No Copilots Available” Message:- Your account may not have been fully set up
- Contact your administrator to check your permissions
- You may need to be assigned to a department
- You may not have permission for that feature
- Check with your administrator about your role
- Make sure you’re logged in with the correct account
Getting Help
Self-Service Resources
In-App Help:- Look for help icons (?) throughout the interface
- Check tooltips and help text on buttons and forms
- Review error messages for specific guidance
- Refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions
- Check other user guides for specific features
- Look for video tutorials in the help section
Contacting Support
For Technical Issues:- Contact your organization’s IT support first
- Check your internet connection and browser
- Try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache
- Contact your administrator about permissions
- Ask about your role and department assignments
- Request access to additional copilots if needed
- Contact your administrator for account changes
- Ask about password resets and MFA setup
- Report any suspicious activity immediately
Emergency Access
If You’re Locked Out:- Try the password reset process
- Contact your administrator for immediate assistance
- Use alternative contact methods if your email is compromised
- Check that you’re using the correct login URL
- Verify your organization’s Flynapse setup
- Contact your administrator for access verification
Accessing Your Account Information
Finding Your Account Settings
From the Main Interface:- Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner
- Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu
- You’ll be redirected to your account settings
- Look for the user menu in the top-right corner
- Click on your avatar or profile picture
- Choose “Settings” from the menu options
- You can also go directly to
/settingsin your browser - The system will automatically redirect you to the appropriate settings page based on your role
Understanding Your Settings Access
Role-Based Settings:- Tenant Owners: Access to organization-wide settings
- Department Managers: Access to department team management
- Regular Users: Access to personal account information only
- The system automatically takes you to the right settings page
- You’ll see different options based on your role and permissions
- Some settings may not be visible if you don’t have the necessary permissions
Your Account Information
Personal Details
What You Can See:- Name: Your display name (first and last name)
- Email: Your login email address
- User ID: Your unique identifier in the system
- Account Status: Whether your account is active
- Email Address: Contact your administrator to change
- User ID: This is system-generated and cannot be changed
- Account Status: Managed by administrators
- Personal details are shown in a clean, organized format
- Information is read-only for security reasons
- Contact your administrator if any information is incorrect
Role Information
Your Assigned Roles:- Role Names: All roles assigned to you
- Role Descriptions: What each role means
- Department Association: Which department each role belongs to
- Effective Date: When the role was assigned
- You may have multiple roles with different permissions
- Roles determine what you can access in the system
- Some roles are organization-wide, others are department-specific
- Changes to your roles affect your permissions immediately
- Tenant Owner: Full access to organization settings
- Department Manager: Can manage team members in your department
- Engineer: Access to MRO Co-Pilot and documents
- Pilot: Access to Pilot Co-Pilot and flight procedures
- Viewer: Read-only access to documents
Department Membership
Your Departments:- Department Names: Which departments you belong to
- Department Roles: Your specific role within each department
- Access Level: What you can do in each department
- Membership Status: Whether you’re an active member
- You may belong to multiple departments
- Each department may have different permissions
- Your access is combined from all your department memberships
- Contact your administrator if you need to join additional departments
Permission Overview
What You Can Do:- View Documents: Access to technical documentation
- Chat with AI: Use AI copilots
- Add Comments: Leave comments on documents
- View Users: See other users in your organization
- Manage Users: Add or modify users (if you have this permission)
- Manage Roles: Create or modify roles (if you have this permission)
- Permissions come from your assigned roles
- You get permissions from all your roles combined
- Some permissions are organization-wide, others are department-specific
- Changes to your roles immediately affect your permissions
- Organization Level: Apply to the entire organization
- Department Level: Apply only to specific departments
- User Level: Apply only to your individual account
Account Settings by Role
For Regular Users
What You Can See:- Personal Details: Your name, email, and basic information
- Your Roles: What roles you have been assigned
- Your Departments: Which departments you belong to
- Your Permissions: What you can do in the system
- Personal Information: Contact your administrator
- Roles and Permissions: Managed by administrators
- Department Membership: Managed by administrators
- Account Settings: Most settings are read-only
- Contact your administrator for any account changes
- Explain what you need changed and why
- Provide any necessary documentation
- Follow up if changes aren’t made promptly
For Department Managers
Additional Access:- Team Management: Manage users in your department
- Role Assignment: Assign roles to team members
- Department Settings: View department-specific information
- User Management: Add or remove team members
- View all team members in your department
- Assign roles to team members
- Remove users from your department
- Create department-specific roles
- View department information and statistics
- See team member activity and usage
- Manage department-specific permissions
- Coordinate with other department managers
For Tenant Owners
Full Access:- Organization Settings: Manage entire organization
- User Management: Add, modify, or remove any user
- Role Management: Create, modify, or delete roles
- Department Management: Create, modify, or delete departments
- Billing Information: View usage and billing details
- Set up and manage departments
- Create and assign roles
- Manage user access and permissions
- View organization-wide statistics and usage
Understanding Your Access
Permission Breakdown
Document Access:- View Documents: Can read technical documentation
- Download Documents: Can save documents for offline use
- Add Comments: Can leave comments on documents
- Share Documents: Can share documents with team members
- Chat with AI: Can use AI copilots to ask questions
- View Chat History: Can see previous conversations
- Share Responses: Can share AI responses with others
- Export Information: Can copy or export AI responses
- View Users: Can see other users in the organization
- Add Users: Can invite new users to the system
- Modify Users: Can change user information and roles
- Remove Users: Can remove users from the system
- Manage Roles: Can create, modify, or delete roles
- Manage Departments: Can create, modify, or delete departments
- Manage Organization: Can change organization settings
- View Billing: Can see usage and billing information
Access Restrictions
What You Cannot Access:- Information outside your assigned departments
- Features you don’t have permissions for
- Other users’ personal information (unless you’re an administrator)
- Organization settings (unless you’re a tenant owner)
- Your role doesn’t include certain permissions
- You’re not assigned to the relevant department
- Your organization has specific access policies
- Your account is pending approval or activation
Troubleshooting Account Issues
Common Account Problems
“Access Denied” Errors:- Cause: You may not have permission for that feature
- Solution: Check your account settings for your permissions
- Prevention: Understand your role and its limitations
- Cause: Your account may not be fully set up
- Solution: Contact your administrator to complete setup
- Prevention: Ensure your account is properly configured
- Cause: Your roles may have changed or been misassigned
- Solution: Contact your administrator to verify your roles
- Prevention: Keep your administrator informed of role changes
Getting Help with Your Account
Self-Service Steps:- Review your account settings carefully
- Check your roles and permissions
- Verify your department memberships
- Try logging out and back in
- Administrator: For role and permission issues
- IT Support: For technical problems
- Flynapse Support: For platform-specific issues
- Department Manager: For department-related questions
- Your email address and user ID
- What you’re trying to access
- Any error messages you’re seeing
- Your current role and department information
Best Practices
Managing Your Account
Keep Information Current:- Notify your administrator of any changes to your information
- Update your contact information if it changes
- Report any discrepancies in your account information
- Know what you can and cannot do in the system
- Ask for clarification if you’re unsure about your permissions
- Don’t try to access features you don’t have permission for
- Don’t share your login credentials
- Log out when using shared computers
- Report any suspicious activity immediately
- Keep your password secure and change it regularly
Working with Administrators
Requesting Changes:- Be specific about what you need changed
- Provide justification for your request
- Follow up if changes aren’t made promptly
- Be patient with the approval process
- Provide detailed information about problems
- Include error messages and screenshots if possible
- Explain what you were trying to do when the issue occurred
- Follow up to ensure issues are resolved
- Ask about new features and capabilities
- Request training on new functionality
- Stay updated on policy changes
- Participate in user feedback and surveys
Manage your Flynapse account effectively and understand your role in the organization