# Data-flo Basics

This section covers the **basics** of Data-flo and contains everything you need to get started using the platform! 

In this section you can read about:

* How to [sign-in and navigate](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/basics/account) the site, including the most common pages and when to use them.  
* Data-flo [terminology](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/basics/terminology) and a summary of [icons](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/basics/interface-icons) to help you understand the Data-flo lingo and interpret the information included in this guide
* [Adaptors](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/basics/adaptors) including what they are, different types and how to use them to build your data workflows
* How to use Data-flo to [create](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/basics/combining-adaptors-to-create-workflows/creating-a-workflow), [test](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/basics/combining-adaptors-to-create-workflows/testing-your-workflows), [run](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/basics/combining-adaptors-to-create-workflows/running-your-workflows) and [share](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/basics/combining-adaptors-to-create-workflows/accessing-your-workflows) your data workflows

If you're looking for adaptor-specific guidence see the [Adaptor reference guide](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/reference-guide). 

To read more about Data-flo's use cases, tips and tricks and advanced features, see the [Applying Data-flo](https://cgps.gitbook.io/data-flo/applying-data-flo) section.