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==Introduction==
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If you are looking to evaluate Hornbill or you are just starting with your new instance, this page will provide information on how to get started.|
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:* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
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:* [[Supportworks to Hornbill Service Manager Migration Package|Supportworks to Service Manager Migration]]
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:* [[Collaboration_Core_WCAG20_report|Accessibility]]
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==Book a Live Demo==
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[[File:booknowbutton.png|right|link=https://info.hornbill.com/demo-request|Book a Demo]]
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Schedule a demo with one of the team who will be happy to provide you with a concise overview of Hornbill. We will take you through the key features while demonstrating its ease of use and provide the opportunity for you to ask any questions that you may have.|
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==Hornbill's LiftOff Implementation==
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[[File:booknowbutton.png|right|link=https://info.hornbill.com/demo-request|Book a Demo]]
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Hornbill’s LiftOff Implementation Package is the perfect way to get up and running with your essential disciplinesThe fixed price and fixed scope package include best-practice templates to get you up and running on Case, Query, Incident, Problem, Change, Release, and Service Request Management. Our Product Specialists use a tried and tested approach to both rapid Requirements Capture and Easy Delivery as part of a collaborative plan to ensure you gain maximum knowledge and attain self-sufficiency. [[How Does The liftoff Work|Learn more about our Implementation approach]].
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== Hornbill Wiki ==
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Our Hornbill Wiki contains a library of articles that provide an overview of how to perform some of the tasks and activities to get Hornbill up and running and how to use some of the features.
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== System Requirements ==
  
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Hornbill is 100% web browser-based. There is no need to install anything to get started.
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:* Internet explorer – Version 10 or above  
 
:* Chrome - All versions but the latest is preferred
 
:* Firefox - All versions but the latest is preferred
 
:* Safari - Version 6.1.5 or above
 
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: The following web browsers are supported
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:* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge Microsoft Edge] - The latest version in the Microsoft Edge ''Stable Release Channel'' (Chromium version)
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:* [https://www.google.com/chrome/ Google Chrome] - The latest version in the Chrome ''Stable Release Channel''
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:* [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/download/thanks/ Firefox] - The latest version in the ''Release Channel''
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:* [https://www.apple.com/safari/ Apple Safari] - The latest version
  
== Signing In ==
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{{infobox|IE11
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Microsoft's IEx browser series has been a continuous burden on companies moving their applications into a browser. Internet Explorer right up to IE11 has failed to get close to any of the commonly accepted standards and as a result, has driven the need for a lot of "workarounds and IE-specific fixes".  Finally, after many years, Microsoft has given up on their failing browser strategy and have adopted Chromium as the basis for their new browsers, and as a result have subsequently announced their dropping of support for IE11, introducing Microsoft Edge/Chrome which is a far better browser
  
In the browser of your choice go to <nowiki>https://live.hornbill.com/<Cloud Instance>/</nowiki> and enter your user name and password.
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/announcements/internet-explorer-11-end-of-support
  
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From our point of view, much of our existing code continues to work with IE11 but we are no longer actively developing/targeting that browser.  We are not purposefully breaking what is already working, but future developments may or may not work with IE11, we will no longer be doing any "IE11-specific coding".  We encourage our customers to choose from one of the other modern browsers, Edge, Chrome, and Firefox are all very good contenders as an alternative to the dated IE11 browser.  
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:A Cloud Instance is the name of your company's Hornbill environmentThis name would have been created at the time of registration. Typically this would be the name of your company.
 
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== Accessing Hornbill ==
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:* If the Cloud instance was registered by you, you can refer to the automated email sent to you at the time of registration.
 
:* If someone else in your company registered the Cloud instance, they should be able to provide this.
 
:* Still not sure?  Please don't hesitate to contact us at [mailto:support@hornbill.com support@hornbill.com]
 
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{{Bullet1|Hornbill Web App|This is the main application for Users to get access to Hornbill applications, configuration, and the Employee Portal.}}
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:* If the Cloud instance was registered by you, you can refer to the automated email sent to you at the time of registration.
 
:* If someone else in your company registered the Cloud instance, they should be able to provide this.
 
:* Still not sure?  Please don't hesitate to contact us at [mailto:support@hornbill.com support@hornbill.com]
 
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== Finding Your Way Around ==
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=== Global Search Bar ===
 
The Global Search Bar is located at the top and center of the Hornbill client. The Global search uses a powerful indexing service for finding information in Hornbill quickly.  On the left side of the search bar you can select the type of search that you would like to perform.  The items available will depend on which applications you have installed and your roles and rights to those applications.
 
  
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:* If the Cloud instance was registered by you, you can refer to the automated email sent to you at the time of registration.
 
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:* If someone else in your company registered the Cloud instance, they should be able to provide this.
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:* Still not sure?  Please don't hesitate to contact us at [mailto:customer.success@hornbill.com customer.success@hornbill.com] }}
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:: The language option in the Profile Menu lets you select your preferred working language for your current session.  You will be returned to your default language next time you login. If translations are available, your selected language will be displayed on your Hornbill forms.  If your language is not available on the provided list, your Hornbill administrator can add your language. You can permanently set you language in the Account Settings.
 
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* Notifications
 
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:: The Notifications updates you on any new notifications. Individual notifications provide links to the source of the notification as well as an option to clear the notification.  
 
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* Account Settings
 
* Feedback
 
* About
 
* Logout
 
 
 
=== Activity Panel ===
 
On the right hand side of the browser window is the Activity Panel which is a short cut to all of your activities that you have planned. This panel can easily slide out so that it is always visible or it can be collapsed to keep it out of view.
 

Latest revision as of 20:56, 15 March 2024

Home > Getting Started Index

Introduction

If you are looking to evaluate Hornbill or you are just starting with your new instance, this page will provide information on how to get started.

Book a Live Demo

Book a Demo

Schedule a demo with one of the team who will be happy to provide you with a concise overview of Hornbill. We will take you through the key features while demonstrating its ease of use and provide the opportunity for you to ask any questions that you may have.

Watch Me

Hornbill's LiftOff Implementation

Book a Demo

Hornbill’s LiftOff Implementation Package is the perfect way to get up and running with your essential disciplines. The fixed price and fixed scope package include best-practice templates to get you up and running on Case, Query, Incident, Problem, Change, Release, and Service Request Management. Our Product Specialists use a tried and tested approach to both rapid Requirements Capture and Easy Delivery as part of a collaborative plan to ensure you gain maximum knowledge and attain self-sufficiency. Learn more about our Implementation approach.

Hornbill Wiki

Our Hornbill Wiki contains a library of articles that provide an overview of how to perform some of the tasks and activities to get Hornbill up and running and how to use some of the features.

System Requirements

Hornbill is 100% web browser-based. There is no need to install anything to get started.

The following web browsers are supported
  • Microsoft Edge - The latest version in the Microsoft Edge Stable Release Channel (Chromium version)
  • Google Chrome - The latest version in the Chrome Stable Release Channel
  • Firefox - The latest version in the Release Channel
  • Apple Safari - The latest version
Information
IE11

Microsoft's IEx browser series has been a continuous burden on companies moving their applications into a browser. Internet Explorer right up to IE11 has failed to get close to any of the commonly accepted standards and as a result, has driven the need for a lot of "workarounds and IE-specific fixes". Finally, after many years, Microsoft has given up on their failing browser strategy and have adopted Chromium as the basis for their new browsers, and as a result have subsequently announced their dropping of support for IE11, introducing Microsoft Edge/Chrome which is a far better browser

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/announcements/internet-explorer-11-end-of-support

From our point of view, much of our existing code continues to work with IE11 but we are no longer actively developing/targeting that browser. We are not purposefully breaking what is already working, but future developments may or may not work with IE11, we will no longer be doing any "IE11-specific coding". We encourage our customers to choose from one of the other modern browsers, Edge, Chrome, and Firefox are all very good contenders as an alternative to the dated IE11 browser.


Accessing Hornbill

  • Hornbill Web App
This is the main application for Users to get access to Hornbill applications, configuration, and the Employee Portal.
URL - https://live.hornbill.com/<yourinstancename>
Available through the Android and iOS app stores. Used by application and collaboration users.
Designed to facilitate an external support function and is accessed by IT Support consumers external to your Organization.
URL - https://customer.hornbill.com/<yourinstancename>
Information
How do I find out the name of my Cloud Instance?
  • If the Cloud instance was registered by you, you can refer to the automated email sent to you at the time of registration.
  • If someone else in your company registered the Cloud instance, they should be able to provide this.
  • Still not sure? Please don't hesitate to contact us at customer.success@hornbill.com