Get your Kova account set up in under 10 minutes. Here's what to do after signing up.
Step 1: Create Your Organization
After signing up, you'll be prompted to name your organization and select your country. This creates your tenant with a default legal entity.
Step 2: Complete the Setup Checklist
Your dashboard shows a 7-step setup checklist:
Organization profile — Add your company logo, timezone, and work week settings.Add departments — Create your department structure (Engineering, Sales, Marketing, etc.).Set up roles — The 4 default roles (Owner, HR Admin, Manager, Employee) are ready. Create custom roles if needed.Add your first employee — Enter basic info or bulk-import via CSV.Configure leave policies — Set up PTO, sick leave, and other leave types with accrual rules.Invite your team — Send email invitations so employees can access their self-service portal.Explore AI features — Try the HR Assistant or screen a resume to see AI credits in action.Step 3: Invite Your Team
Go to **Employees → Add Employee** and toggle "Send invitation email." Each employee gets access to:
Self-service portal (update personal info, view pay stubs)Leave requestsPerformance reviewsLearning coursesWhat's Next?
Set up [leave policies](/docs/leave-and-attendance) for your teamConfigure [performance review cycles](/docs/performance-reviews)Connect [payroll](/docs/payroll-setup) if you need integrated payroll processing