---
title: "Running the First Time Tutorial"
slug: "running-the-first-time-tutorial-6-1"
tags: ["Portal", "8.3"]
updated: 2026-04-22T08:58:12Z
published: 2026-04-22T08:58:12Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/running-the-first-time-tutorial-6-1"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.ctera.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Running the First Time Tutorial

When you log into the CTERA Portal for the first time, if the administrator has set you up with a home folder, you have the option of viewing the first-time tutorial. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-DLGSFLK8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A44Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8c2kg%2Bc0yaAHqWqKlPFqGsaphyzzS%2B8pMbqizBCaDw%3D)

**Note**

The default home folder name in **My Files**

The tutorial familiarizes you with the CTERA Portal functionality and main features, such as:

- Page layout
- Basic file functionality, such as upload and version history
- Collaboration and sharing

Click **Start Tour** to begin the tutorial or **Not Now** to skip the tutorial. If you choose **Not Now** to not run the tutorial, you can restart it by clicking your identifier in the upper-right corner and clicking **Help**. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-Y7RK7BNK.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A44Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8c2kg%2Bc0yaAHqWqKlPFqGsaphyzzS%2B8pMbqizBCaDw%3D)

**Note**

Initially the identifier is your initials. You can change this to an avatar. For details, see [Changing Your Personal Details](/v1/docs/changing-your-personal-details-12-1).

Click **Start Portal Tour** to start the tutorial. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-EWG90VT9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A33%3A44Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A33%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8c2kg%2Bc0yaAHqWqKlPFqGsaphyzzS%2B8pMbqizBCaDw%3D)