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Implementation Timeline - How Long to Get Started

3 min readbeginnerLast updated: January 2, 2026

Overview

Getting started with UniAsset is fast. Most organizations are up and running within hours, not weeks.

Quick Start Timeline

TaskTime
Create account2 minutes
Add first asset5 minutes
Import existing data15-30 minutes
Invite team members5 minutes
Total basic setupUnder 1 hour

Self-Service Setup

UniAsset is designed for self-service onboarding:

  1. Sign up - Create your account instantly
  2. Complete wizard - Guided setup walks you through basics
  3. Add assets - Manually or via CSV import
  4. Invite team - Send email invitations
  5. Start working - Begin tracking immediately

Setup Steps in Detail

Step 1: Account Creation (2 min)

  • Enter organization name
  • Set up your admin account
  • Choose your preferences

Step 2: Initial Configuration (10-15 min)

  • Create categories for your asset types
  • Add locations where assets are kept
  • Set up departments (optional)
  • Configure custom statuses (optional)

Step 3: Add Assets (varies)

Manual entry: 2-3 minutes per asset

CSV import: 15-30 minutes to prepare and import hundreds of assets

Step 4: Team Setup (5-10 min)

  • Invite team members via email
  • Assign appropriate roles
  • Team can start immediately after accepting invite

Enterprise Implementation

For larger organizations, we offer:

ServiceTimeline
Standard setupSame day
Custom configuration1-3 days
Data migration assistance1-2 weeks
Training sessionsScheduled

Success Tips

Start Small

  1. Import a subset of assets first
  2. Verify everything looks correct
  3. Then import the remainder

Use the Onboarding Wizard

The built-in wizard guides you through:

  • Creating your first category
  • Adding your first asset
  • Understanding the interface

Leverage CSV Import

If you have existing data:

  1. Download our CSV template
  2. Map your data to our format
  3. Import in bulk

Getting Help

Need assistance with setup?

Need Help?

If you have questions not covered in this article, our support team is here to help.

Contact Support