# Usage overview

### Getting Started with Bekane

This guide introduces the basic usage of Bekane and helps you quickly become familiar with the main interface and features.

## Connecting to Bekane

Open your web browser and access the Bekane web interface using the URL provided by your administrator.

```
https://bekane.example.com
```

You will be redirected to the login page.

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### Authentication Methods

Depending on your environment configuration, several authentication methods may be available:

* Local account authentication
* LDAP authentication
* Single Sign-On (OIDC / SSO)

Enter your credentials and click **Login**.

Once authenticated, you will access the Bekane dashboard.

## Home Dashboard Overview

The home page provides a quick overview of your environment and recent activity.

Typical dashboard sections include:

* Favorite Virtual Machines
* Recent Actions History

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### Favorite Virtual Machines

**My favorites** section displays the virtual machines you mark as favorite.

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From this section, you can quickly:

* View VM status
* Start a VM
* Stop a VM
* Access a VM

VM statuses are usually represented using visual indicators:

* Running
* Stopped
* Starting

Favorites allow faster access without browsing the full infrastructure tree.

### Recent Actions History

**My last actions** section displays your latest operations performed on virtual machines.

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Typical actions include:

* VM start
* VM shutdown
* Snapshot creation
* VM reset
* Console access

This history helps you:

* Track your recent activity
* Verify successful operations
* Identify failed actions if necessary


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```
GET https://documentation.bekane.org/user-docs/usage-overview.md?ask=<question>
```

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