# Ironclad Basics

Ironclad is a Contract Lifecycle Management platform that allows you, the end user, the ability to self-help by submitting a legal question, a document for review, or generate a contract on your timeline to suit your business needs.

## Introduction to Ironclad

Watch this [quick video](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nPR4RMtMOAY6c0OjddEjZzJ-r4ZyD5or/view?usp=drive_link) for an introduction to Ironclad.

## Accessing Ironclad

1. You will log into Ironclad via Okta.

   ![Access Ironclad through Okta.](/files/XwrwN3xISYkY1Zsl2wEZ)

**Note**: If you do not see Ironclad listed, please contact [IT](https://helpdesk.mattermost.com/support/home) to request access.

2. Logging into Ironclad will take you to your Dashboard.

   ![Example of the Ironclad dashboard](/files/IFjFDRWDldGmq3pt6KoM)

From your Dashboard, you will have the ability to launch any workflow that you have access to. If you feel that you need access to a workflow that you don’t see, please reach out to LegalOps.

## View Ironclad How-To Guides

Ironclad how-to guides are available [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11ijHMxB6sgSawxIaafVeNaNLz0EYs9xp?usp=drive_link).

Topics include:

* Learning to Speak Ironclad
* Starting a New Contract
* Resuming a Saved Launch Form
* Reviewing a draft and make edits
* Send a Copy to the Counterparty
* Updating/Adding a New Version
* Placing Signature Tags in a Workflow
* Uploading an Executed Agreement


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