Getting started
An introductory page that gets you up to speed on niyase's overview, how to get started, and how to read the screen on first launch in five minutes.
What is niyase
niyase is a business management tool you can use regardless of size or industry. It handles business-entity information, HR, attendance, payroll, accounting, financial close, and tax in a single app.
Main features:
- The same data everywhere: supports Web (cloud) / desktop (Electron) / mobile (iOS / Android). Spaces with cloud sync turned ON show the same content on every device
- All features even offline: the desktop and mobile versions run all features locally without using cloud sync (the encrypted DB on the device is the source of truth)
- Expandable with plugins: you can add business-specific features to the core features (managing information essential to paying taxes) through plugins
The big picture in 30 seconds
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| Account | Login information tied to an individual. Can belong to multiple spaces |
| Space | A data management unit (1 corporation / 1 business = 1 space). You can have one for work and one for personal use |
| Member | A user within a space. Has a role (OWNER / ADMIN / MEMBER, etc.) |
| Menu | Each feature in the app (HR, attendance, payroll, etc.), opened from the rail-style sidebar on the left (the shelf on mobile). Categorized as core, plugin, or industry-specific |
| Plugin | An add-on feature enabled per space |
For where everything lives on screen — the sidebar layout, pinning, switching spaces, and how it all works on mobile — see How navigation works.
How to get started
STEP 1: Install the app
| Form | How to get it | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop version | Download page | Main work device. Self-contained locally |
| Mobile version | Search "niyase" on the App Store / Google Play | Checks and requests on the go |
| Cloud version | cloud.niyase.com | When you want to use a browser only |
You can handle the same data in any form (only for spaces with cloud sync ON).
STEP 2: Create a space
You create a space on first launch. There is one space per business entity (corporation / sole proprietorship). For details, see Spaces.
STEP 3: Get familiar with the screen
On first launch, a dialog introduces the key points of the screen. Feel free to skip it — you can bring it back anytime from the Help menu ("Welcome to niyase"). Menus you haven't set up yet show an empty-state prompt telling you what to do next.
Below are representative core menus:
| Menu | Feature |
|---|---|
| Home | KPI and financial overview dashboard |
| Business entity | Manage basic info of corporation / business owner |
| HR | Employee information, org chart |
| Attendance | Clock-in/out, monthly closing |
| Payroll | Payroll calculation, payslip issuance |
| Accounting | Journal entries, ledger management |
| Financial close | Financial statements, financial reports, XBRL |
| Tax | Filing and tax payment management |
Industry-specific and optional features are added via Plugins. For how to actually operate the sidebar (or the shelf on mobile), see How navigation works.
Pages to read next
- How navigation works — the sidebar, pinning, and switching spaces (cloud / desktop), and the shelf and unified palette (mobile)
- Choosing between the niyase app and niyase Cloud — the differences between the Desktop / Mobile apps and niyase Cloud, which runs in a browser
- Sign up and log in — account registration and the concept of sync
- Pricing plans — the differences between FREE / PRO / PREMIUM / ENTERPRISE
- Frequently asked questions — FAQs on billing, data, and accounts