Getting Started

What you will need

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• Your school name and official email address
• A stable internet connection
• Administrator access to the school (you will become the Super Admin)

Step 1: Create Your School Account

Visit drais.app/signup and fill in the registration form:

• School Name — Enter the full official name of your school.
• Your Name — Enter your first and last name as the school administrator.
• Email Address — Use your school email if possible.
• Password — Choose a strong password of at least 8 characters.

After clicking Create Account & School, you will be logged in automatically and redirected to your school dashboard.

Step 2: Complete Your School Profile

Go to Settings → School Information and fill in:

• School address
• Contact phone number
• School type (Primary, Secondary, etc.)
• School logo (optional)

Step 3: Set Up Academic Structure

Before adding students, set up your school's structure:

1. Create an Academic Year — Go to Settings → Academic Years and add the current school year (e.g., 2025/2026).
2. Add Terms — Add the terms within the academic year (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3).
3. Create Classes — Go to Classes and create your school classes (e.g., Primary 1, Primary 2, Senior 1).
4. Add Subjects — Add the subjects taught in your school.

Step 4: Add Teachers/Staff

Go to Staff and click Add Staff Member. Fill in their name, role, and email address. They will receive a login invitation.

Step 5: Start Adding Students

You are now ready to admit students. See the Admitting a Student guide for step-by-step instructions.

Step 6: Connect the Fingerprint Device (Optional)

If your school has a biometric fingerprint scanner, go to Attendance → Devices and follow the device connection guide. Once connected, students can check in by fingerprint and the system records attendance automatically.

Need Help?

If you get stuck at any step, contact our support team through the Contact page.