Dashboard Navigation
Learn how to navigate the Containment.AI dashboard efficiently to find what you need.
Sidebar Navigation
The sidebar is your primary navigation tool, located on the left side of the screen.
Main Sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Overview | Main dashboard with metrics |
| Alerts | Policy violation management |
| Policies | Guardrail configuration |
| Users | End user management |
| Devices | Connected device monitoring |
| Activity | Audit logs and history |
| Settings | Workspace configuration |
Collapsing the Sidebar
- Click the collapse button to minimize the sidebar to icons only
- Hover over icons to see labels
- Click again to expand
Top Navigation
Command Palette
The fastest way to navigate is the command palette:
- Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux)
- Type to search across alerts, policies, audit events, and pages
- Select a result to navigate directly
Notifications
The bell icon shows unread notifications:
- Click to see notification list
- Mark as read or clear notifications
- Notification types include trial alerts, admin invites, policy triggers, and system alerts
User Menu
Click your profile at the bottom of the sidebar to access:
- Profile - Personal settings
- Organization - Switch organizations
- Theme - Light/Dark mode
- Sign Out - End your session
Page Structure
Most pages follow this structure:
Page Header
- Title and description
- Action buttons (Add, Export, etc.)
- Filter controls
Content Area
- Data tables or cards
- Charts and visualizations
- Interactive elements
Detail Panels
- Click items to open detail drawers
- Side panels slide in from the right
- Close with X or click outside
Filtering and Sorting
Table Filters
Most tables support filtering:
- Click the filter icon
- Select filter criteria
- Apply filters
- Clear with "Reset" button
Common Filter Options
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Date range | Filter by time period |
| Status | Active, resolved, etc. |
| Severity | Critical to low |
| Type | Category or classification |
| User | Specific user or admin |
Sorting
Click column headers to sort:
- First click: Ascending
- Second click: Descending
- Third click: Clear sort
Tabs
Some pages use tabs for organization:
Settings Tabs
- Administrators
- Billing
- Account
- Integrations
Click tabs to switch views without leaving the page.
Modals and Drawers
Modals
Modals appear centered for:
- Confirmations
- Quick forms
- Warnings
Close with:
- X button
- Escape key
- Click outside (some modals)
Drawers
Drawers slide from the right for:
- Detail views
- Extended forms
- Related information
Close with:
- X button
- Back arrow
- Escape key
Pagination
Large data sets are paginated:
Page Controls
- Previous/Next - Navigate pages
- Page numbers - Jump to specific page
- Items per page - 10, 25, 50, 100
Infinite Scroll
Some lists use infinite scroll:
- Scroll down to load more
- Loading indicator shows progress
Responsive Design
The dashboard adapts to screen size:
Desktop (1024px+)
- Full sidebar visible
- Three-column layouts
- Side-by-side panels
Tablet (768px-1023px)
- Collapsible sidebar
- Two-column layouts
- Stacked panels
Mobile (under 768px)
- Hamburger menu
- Single column
- Full-width cards
Keyboard Navigation
Navigate without a mouse:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+K / Ctrl+K | Open command palette |
Tab | Move to next element |
Shift+Tab | Move to previous element |
Enter | Activate button/link |
Space | Toggle checkbox/button |
Escape | Close modal/drawer |
Arrow keys | Navigate lists |
URL Navigation
Pages have shareable URLs:
https://app.containment.ai/dashboard/alerts?status=unresolved&severity=high
Bookmark or share URLs to:
- Return to specific views
- Share with team members
- Create saved filters
Help & Support
Access help from anywhere:
- Cmd+K / Ctrl+K - Open command palette
- Help link in footer - Documentation
- Support in user menu - Contact support