Getting Started
Get started with Prism
Getting Started with Prism
Sign up and log in
Prism is a web-based analytics platform. Start by visiting Prism and creating an account. You'll land in an empty dashboard once you're logged in.
Connect your first data source
The most important step: connect to your data. Prism supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, and 20+ other databases.
- Click Add data source on your dashboard
- Select your database type
- Enter your connection details (host, port, username, password)
- Prism tests the connection and confirms it works
Build your first dashboard
Once your data source is connected:
- Click New dashboard
- Add a metric card: select a table, a column, and an aggregation (sum, count, average, etc.)
- Configure filters if you want to focus on specific data
- Add more cards to tell a complete story
Your dashboard updates in real-time as your data changes.
Explore the report builder
For more complex analysis, try the report builder:
- Click Reports in the sidebar
- Drag columns onto the canvas to create a table
- Add filters, groupings, and calculated fields
- Save and share the report as a link or schedule it as a recurring email