Setup Guide
Get started with Nomenclature Tracker. Learn how to set up your organization, configure departments, and begin managing terminology.
Setup Guide
Get your organization up and running with Nomenclature Tracker in just a few steps.
This guide will walk you through the initial setup process. For more detailed information on specific features, check out our Core Features documentation.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- ✅ Admin access to your Nomenclature Tracker account
- ✅ Organization name and details
- ✅ List of departments (optional)
- ✅ Initial team members to invite
Step 1: Create Your Organization
After signing up, you'll be prompted to create your organization.
Organization Details
Provide the following information:
- Organization Name: Your company or organization name
- Industry: Select your industry (Healthcare, Engineering, Legal, etc.)
- Organization Size: Number of team members
- Contact Email: Primary contact for organization-wide communications
The organization name can be changed later in Organization Settings.
Step 2: Configure Departments
Departments help you organize terminology by team, function, or project.
Creating Departments
- Navigate to Settings → Departments
- Click Create Department
- Enter department details:
- Name: Engineering, Marketing, Compliance, etc.
- Description: Brief description of the department's focus
- Department Manager: Assign a team member as manager
Department Best Practices
- Create departments that align with your organizational structure
- Consider creating cross-functional departments for shared terminology
- Start with 2-3 core departments and expand as needed
Common Department Examples:
- Engineering/Technical
- Marketing/Communications
- Compliance/Legal
- Operations
- Product Management
- Customer Support
Step 3: Invite Team Members
Add your team members to get started.
Inviting Users
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Go to Settings → Team Members
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Click Invite Users
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Enter email addresses (one per line or comma-separated)
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Assign roles:
- ORG_ADMIN: Full access to all features
- DEPT_MANAGER: Manage specific departments
- USER: View and submit terms
- QUIZ_TAKER: Take training quizzes only
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Assign departments (optional)
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Click Send Invitations
Users will receive an email invitation to join your organization. Make sure to add them to the appropriate departments for proper access control.
Step 4: Upload Your First Document
Start building your glossary with AI-powered term extraction.
Supported File Types
- DOCX: Microsoft Word documents
- PDF: PDF documents (text-based)
- XLSX: Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
Max file size: 4.5MB per file
Upload Process
- Navigate to Dashboard → Upload
- Click Upload File or drag and drop
- Select your file
- Choose a department
- Click Process

The system will:
- Extract text from your document
- Use AI to identify technical terms
- Present terms for your review
After upload, you'll see a confirmation:

Step 5: Review and Approve Terms
After processing, review the extracted terms.
Approval Workflow
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Go to Approvals page
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Review extracted terms:
- Term Text: The identified term
- Context: Where the term appears in the document
- Suggested Definition: AI-generated definition
- Confidence Score: AI confidence level
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Take action:
- Approve: Add to glossary
- Edit & Approve: Modify before adding
- Reject: Exclude from glossary
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Use Bulk Actions for multiple terms
You can approve multiple terms at once using the checkbox selection and "Review Selected" button.
Step 6: Create Your First Quiz
Test team knowledge with AI-generated training quizzes.
Creating a Quiz
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Navigate to Quizzes → Create Quiz
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Configure quiz settings:
- Quiz Title: Descriptive name
- Department: Select target department
- Terms: Select glossary terms to include
- Question Count: Number of questions
- Passing Score: Minimum score to pass
- Time Limit: Optional time constraint
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Click Generate Quiz
The AI will automatically create:
- Multiple choice questions
- Definition matching
- Context-based questions
Assigning Quizzes
- Select the quiz
- Click Assign
- Choose users or departments
- Set due date (optional)
- Click Send Assignment
Advanced Setup (Optional)
Configure Compliance Settings
Set up compliance tracking for regulated industries:
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Go to Settings → Compliance
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Enable compliance tracking
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Set certification requirements:
- Required quiz passing score
- Recertification interval
- Mandatory training deadlines
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Configure notifications and reminders
Customize Glossary Settings
Tailor the glossary to your needs:
- Navigate to Settings → Glossary
- Configure:
- Approval Workflow: Single vs. multi-level approval
- Term Visibility: Department-only vs. organization-wide
- Version Control: Enable term history tracking
- Search Settings: Configure search behavior
Set Up Integrations
Connect with your existing tools:
- Go to Settings → Integrations
- Configure available integrations:
- API Access: Generate API keys
- Webhooks: Set up event notifications
- SSO: Configure Single Sign-On (Enterprise)
Next Steps
Now that you've completed the basic setup:
- Explore Glossary Management
- Learn about User Roles & Permissions
- Set up Compliance Tracking
- Create Advanced Quizzes
Quick Start Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure you've completed all setup steps:
- Create organization
- Set up 2-3 departments
- Invite team members
- Upload first document
- Review and approve terms
- Create first quiz
- Assign quiz to users
- Configure compliance settings (optional)
- Set up integrations (optional)
Common Setup Issues
Issue: Users can't access after invitation
Solution:
- Verify email address is correct
- Check spam/junk folder
- Resend invitation from Team Members page
- Ensure user has proper department assignment
Issue: File upload fails
Solution:
- Check file size (max 4.5MB)
- Verify file type (DOCX, PDF, XLSX only)
- Ensure file is not password-protected
- Try uploading from a different browser
Issue: No terms extracted from document
Solution:
- Ensure document contains actual text (not scanned images)
- Check document language (English supported)
- Try a different document with more technical content
- Review AI processing settings
Issue: Quiz generation fails
Solution:
- Ensure glossary has at least 5 approved terms
- Check that terms have definitions
- Verify department has approved terms
- Contact support if issue persists
Getting Help
Need assistance with setup?
- Documentation: Browse our complete docs
- Email Support: support@nomenclature-tracker.com
- FAQ: Check our Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise customers have access to priority support and dedicated onboarding assistance.
Video Walkthrough
Coming soon: Watch our step-by-step setup video tutorial.
Congratulations! You're now ready to start managing your organization's terminology with Nomenclature Tracker. 🎉