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Tasks to get started with Planday

Follow these essential steps to set up your Planday workspace successfully. Each step includes helpful videos and articles to guide you along the way.

Written by Saad Saeed
Updated over 2 weeks ago

🔓 Access level in Planday: Administrator

ℹ️ Important note: Complete all steps in order for the best setup experience.


Welcome to Planday from Xero!

To help you get started, we’ve created a simple setup checklist. Completing these steps will ensure your organisation is ready to run smoothly from day one.


Essential set-up tasks

  1. Create or edit Departments
    Organise your business structure so shifts and employees are grouped correctly.
    ▶️ Watch a video | 📄 Learn more

  2. Set up Employee groups
    Group your staff based on roles or responsibilities.
    ▶️ Watch a video | 📄 Learn more

  3. Add staff
    Add your employees, including their personal details and pay rates.
    ▶️ Watch a video | 📄 Learn more

  4. Create your first schedule
    Start planning shifts and assigning them to your team.
    ▶️ Watch a video | 📄 Learn more

Once you’ve completed these steps, you’re ready to move on.



ℹ️ Need more help?

🔍 Search the Help Center | See videos at Tutorials.Planday.com | Watch a webinar

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Login and contact our support team via the blue icon at the bottom if you have more questions or book a one-to-one professional training session with an expert.

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