Day 1 Checklist

Follow these steps in order to get fully set up on your first day.

1. Sign in to Google Workspace

1. Go to mail.google.com
2. Sign in with your @cwiq.io email and the temporary password from your welcome email
3. You will be prompted to change your password — choose a strong password
4. Set up 2-factor authentication when prompted

2. Install Tailscale

Tailscale connects you to the internal network where all CWIQ tools are hosted.

1. Download Tailscale from tailscale.com/download
2. Install and launch the application
3. Click Sign in and choose Sign in with Google
4. Use your @cwiq.io Google account
5. Verify the connection:

macOS / LinuxWindows (PowerShell)

tailscale status

tailscale status

You should see a list of connected nodes. See the full Tailscale guide for troubleshooting.

3. Access the SSO Dashboard

1. Open sso.shared.cwiq.io (requires Tailscale)
2. Click Sign in with Google
3. Use your @cwiq.io email
4. You'll see all applications assigned to your team

4. Set Up Git and SSH Keys

Follow the Git & SSH Setup guide to:

1. Generate an SSH key
2. Add it to GitLab
3. Configure ~/.ssh/config for the custom SSH port
4. Test your connection

5. Clone Your First Repository

Once SSH is configured:

git clone git@gitlab.shared.cwiq.io:orchestrator/platform.git

6. Explore Your Tools

Visit each tool from the SSO dashboard or check the Tools section of this guide for detailed walkthroughs.

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Stuck? Contact your team lead or the infrastructure team.