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

# Creating a Dashboard

> Steps to create a visually appealing dashboard in Bytebeam console

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To create a Dashboard in Bytebeam, follow the steps below. The process applies to both **Device Dashboards** and **Fleet Dashboards**, with some differences in metadata and available options.

## Steps to Create a Dashboard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Dashboards">
    Go to the **Dashboards** tab and click on the **Create Dashboard** button.\\

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in Dashboard Details">
    Provide the necessary information in the following sections:

    * **General**:
      * **Title**: A name for the dashboard.
      * **Dashboard Type**: Choose between **Fleet Dashboard** and **Device Dashboard**.\
        To switch between these types, use the dropdown for the **Dashboard Type** field.
            <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/bytebeamio/assets/select-dashboard-type.png" alt="" />

    * **Device Metadata**:

      * **Allow filtering by**: Select from a list of device metadata options to enable filtering in the dashboard.

      For Device Dashboard: Displays only the devices that meet the selected filter conditions in the Devices List page.

      For Fleet Dashboard: Shows data specifically for devices that satisfy the filter conditions, applying these filters to panels as they are added.

    * **Show Metadata** (Available only for Device Dashboards):
      * **Allow Viewing**: Show the selected metadata keys and corresponding values for selected device in the dashboard.

    * **Time Range**:
      * **Default Time Range**: Sets the default recency for the data displayed on the dashboard.
      * Optionally, enable or disable the ability for users to change the time range.

    * **Refresh Interval**:
      * Set an interval (in seconds) to refresh the dashboard data automatically.

    * **Dashboard Links**:
      * Select additional dashboards from the dropdown list to open in a new tab while remaining on the current dashboard.
      * The selected dashboards will be displayed within the current dashboard, allowing you to open the corresponding dashboard in a new tab by clicking on them.

    * **Access Control**:
      * **Owners**: Define who can modify the dashboard.
      * **Viewers**: Define who can view the dashboard.\
        Refer to [Sharing a Dashboard](/platform-guide/dashboards/sharing-a-dashboard) for more details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Redirected to Dashboard or Device List Page">
    Once the dashboard is created:

    * For **Device Dashboards**: You will be redirected to the device list page.\\
          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bytebeamio/FMXgxOtBRa9JcG8R/assets/OGvXCVIRD0HMkcNLlTJg8_screenshot.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FMXgxOtBRa9JcG8R&q=85&s=45fb6f58ce369e467d688e9ee84c5b92" alt="" width="1920" height="924" data-path="assets/OGvXCVIRD0HMkcNLlTJg8_screenshot.png" />
    * For **Fleet Dashboards**: You will be redirected directly to the empty dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Panels to Your Dashboard">
    Once on the dashboard page, click the **+ Panel** button to start adding panels to your dashboard.\\

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bytebeamio/FMXgxOtBRa9JcG8R/assets/QMIBUq2Xfxj1pEKGRVyzL_screenshot-2.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=FMXgxOtBRa9JcG8R&q=85&s=3a5857756896ea5f7999ac899faf93c7" alt="" width="1920" height="984" data-path="assets/QMIBUq2Xfxj1pEKGRVyzL_screenshot-2.jpeg" />

    Learn about [Panels](/platform-guide/dashboards/panels/introduction-to-panels) and how to add different panels to a dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Important Info

<Note>
  You can always switch between dashboard types during the creation process, but note the differences in available features and metadata options.
</Note>

<Note>Dashboard Links will display device dashboards when a Device Dashboard is selected and fleet dashboards when a Fleet Dashboard is selected.</Note>