Overview
Welcome to Orah 👋
This guide is designed to help boarding schools self-onboard confidently and begin using Orah for daily boarding operations.
Getting started with Orah is a journey. Some schools prefer to move step by step, while others want to fast-track setup. This guide supports both approaches.
You can follow the articles in order, or skip ahead based on your familiarity with Orah.
How to Use This Guide
This self-onboarding guide is organised into clear stages, from understanding how Orah works to going live and supporting staff through the first weeks of usage.
If you’re new to Orah
We recommend reading the articles in order to build context and confidence before setup.
If you’re familiar with Orah or short on time
You can skip the first two articles and jump straight into setup.
The first two articles explain how Orah works and who does what.
They’re helpful, but not required if you already understand Orah.
Your Self-Onboarding Journey
Follow the articles below based on your needs:
Boarding Basics: How Orah Works
Learn how roll calls, passes, locations, and roles fit together.Users and Roles Overview (Boarding)
Understand who should do what in Orah.
Setting Up Orah for Boarding Schools
Step-by-step guidance to configure your account, data, and boarding workflows.
Preparing for Go-Live – Boarding Schools
Validate your setup and prepare staff for live usage.
Daily Boarding Workflows
What staff do day to day in Orah.First Week Best Practices
What to expect and how to support staff in the first week.Troubleshooting Common Boarding Issues
Common issues and how to resolve them.
What Success Looks Like
You are successfully onboarded when:
Core boarding workflows are live
Staff are confidently running roll calls
Students are being signed in and out using Orah
Your setup reflects how your boarding school operates
You can continue refining and expanding your setup as you use Orah day-to-day.
Ready to Begin?
Start with the article that best matches where you are today.
👉 Start here: Boarding Basics: How Orah Works
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👉 Jump ahead: Setting Up Orah for Boarding Schools