User Guide¶
Learn how to use PulseStage to submit questions, upvote, and track answers.
Quick Start¶
- Log in - Use demo mode or OAuth (GitHub/Google)
- Select team - Choose your team from navigation
- Browse questions - View open and answered questions
- Submit question - Click "Submit Question"
- Upvote - Click upvote arrow on important questions
Features¶
Submit Questions¶
- Anonymous or named submission
- Assign to team
- Real-time submission
Upvote Questions¶
- Signal important questions
- Cannot upvote own questions
- See total upvote count
Search & Browse¶
- Full-text search
- Filter by tags, status, date
- Team filtering
Team Switching¶
- Switch between teams
- See question counts per team
- Set primary team
Profile¶
- Manage your information
- Set primary team
- View your activity
Roles¶
Your role determines what you can do:
Viewer: - Browse questions - Upvote questions - View answers
Member: (default) - All Viewer permissions - Submit questions - Respond to pulse surveys
Moderator: - All Member permissions - Answer questions (your teams) - Tag, pin, freeze questions - Access moderation queue
See Admin Guide - Roles for complete role details.
Common Tasks¶
Submit Anonymous Question¶
- Click "Submit Question"
- Enter question text
- Select team
- Leave "Submit anonymously" checked
- Click "Submit"
Find Answered Questions¶
- Click "Answered" tab
- Or search with status filter: "Answered"
Search by Tag¶
- Use search bar
- Click tag or type
tag:benefits - View filtered results
Change Teams¶
Click team name in navigation and select different team.
Tips¶
- Be specific - Clear questions get better answers
- Check existing - Search before submitting duplicates
- Upvote strategically - Highlight truly important questions
- Use tags - Filter by topic when searching
- Check back - Questions typically answered within 24-48 hours
Getting Help¶
- Questions about features: Submit question to "General" team
- Technical issues: See Troubleshooting
- Contact admin: Use contact information provided by your organization