🚀Get started in 5 minutes

Create your account, set up your workspace and add your first processing activity in under 5 minutes.

This guide takes you from zero to your first documented processing activity in the Dastra register. No advanced configuration — just the essentials to get going.

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Step 1 — Create your account (1 min)

Go to https://app.dastra.eu/signup and create an account.

The free trial lasts 30 days, no credit card required. You have access to all features.

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Step 2 — Create your workspace (1 min)

A workspace is the environment in which you will document your processing activities. In general, one workspace corresponds to one legal entity or one compliance scope.

1. After logging in, click "New workspace"

2. Give it a name (e.g. GDPR Compliance – Company X)

3. Click Continue

Give your workspace a name

Create and set up a workspace

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Step 3 — Add your first processing activity (2 min)

The core of Dastra is the record of processing activities (ROPA). Start by documenting a simple activity — for example payroll management or email communications.

1. In the left menu, click Record of processing activities

2. Click Create data processing

3. Choose your creation mode:

Choose how to create your first processing activity

Mode	Description
AI Generated	The AI Assistant generates a pre-filled record from a name or description
Built-in template	Start from a Dastra template (payroll, recruitment, CCTV…)
From an asset	Create a processing activity from an existing asset and its associated data
Personalized	Create a blank record from scratch

To get started quickly, choose Personalized or Built-in template.

1. Fill in the two required fields:

Name and organizational unit are the only required fields at creation

• Name of the processing activity (e.g. Payroll management)

• Organizational unit — select the relevant entity

The organizational unit of type entity automatically sets the data controller. No need to fill it in separately.

1. Click Create data processing

Your first processing activity is now in the register. You can enrich it progressively (purpose, legal basis, data processed, processors, security measures…).

Record of processing activities

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Step 4 — Invite a colleague (1 min)

Compliance is a team effort. Invite a first colleague to start delegating.

1. Go to Workspace Settings > Users

2. Click Invite a user

3. Enter their email address and choose their role

4. Click Send invitation

They will receive an access link by email.

Invite users

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What's next?

You've laid the foundations. To go further:

TutorialSetting upRecord of processing activitieshttps://github.com/Dastrateam/dastra-doc-en/tree/main/features/systemes-dia/README.md