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.

  1. Click Add data source on your dashboard
  2. Select your database type
  3. Enter your connection details (host, port, username, password)
  4. Prism tests the connection and confirms it works

Build your first dashboard

Once your data source is connected:

  1. Click New dashboard
  2. Add a metric card: select a table, a column, and an aggregation (sum, count, average, etc.)
  3. Configure filters if you want to focus on specific data
  4. 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:

  1. Click Reports in the sidebar
  2. Drag columns onto the canvas to create a table
  3. Add filters, groupings, and calculated fields
  4. Save and share the report as a link or schedule it as a recurring email

Next steps

  • Read about Prism's Features to discover more
  • Check the Roadmap to see what's coming
  • Connect additional data sources to build a complete picture of your business