Platform overview

Step 1: go to your dashboard

When you log in, you will arrive at your dashboard. This is your central hub inside HeyGen.

Here, you can:

• Access all your projects
• Manage and edit your videos
• Share finished content

You’ll return to this space frequently, so it’s important to understand how it’s organized.

Step 2: explore the main navigation menu

On the left side of the screen, you’ll find the main navigation menu. This panel gives you access to the tools you’ll use throughout your workflow.

From here, you can:

• Create and manage videos
• Organise and use assets
• Work with avatars, voices, and translations

Once you get used to this menu, everything else will become much easier.

Step 3: review the getting started panel

On your dashboard, you will also see the getting started panel. This section guides you through the essential setup steps to ensure that nothing important is missed.

As you complete each task, it is automatically ticked off. If you pause, you can come back later and continue from where you left off.

Step 4: complete your initial set-up tasks

The tasks displayed may vary depending on your role. They can include:

• Setting up your work space
• Inviting teammates
• Reviewing basic security settings

You do not need to complete everything in one go. HeyGen is designed to let you move at your own pace.

Step 5: Focus on readiness

At this stage, the goal is not perfection. It is simply about making sure your account is properly set up so you are ready when you want to start creating.

Step 6: move into video creation

Once you are oriented and your setup is complete, you are ready for the next phase.

In the next course, you’ll create your first video and start working hands-on inside HeyGen’s AI studio.