# Quickstart

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oriondata.io/llms.txt)

Sign in to Orion Data, find a device and view a channel's readings.

Use this walkthrough to open a device and review its sensor readings. You will finish with a selected channel, a date range and its graph and reading table.

## Before you start

- Have an Orion account, your organisation’s login URL and access to a device that has sensor readings. Ask your organisation administrator if you need these.
- Know the device’s IMEI or serial number so you can find it in the list.

## 1. Sign in

Open the login URL your organisation provided and sign in with your account. For password or access help, follow [Log in to Orion Data](https://docs.oriondata.io/portal/getting-started/logging-in-to-orion-data/).

## 2. Find your device

1. Open the three-line menu in the top left and select **Devices**.
2. Enter the device’s IMEI or serial number in the search field.
3. Select the right arrow in that device’s row to open its record.

If the list does not show your device, check the search and any active filters or watchlist toggles. Ask your organisation administrator to check your access if you still cannot find it. [Devices and watchlist](https://docs.oriondata.io/portal/devices/devices-overview/) explains the list controls.

## 3. View a channel’s readings

1. Open the **Sensor Data** tab in the device record.
2. Select a channel name above the graph.
3. Use the date range selector to choose the period you want to review.

The [Sensor Data reference](https://docs.oriondata.io/portal/devices/device-sensor-data-tab/) explains the graph, table and date controls. A channel is one data stream on a device. See the [key concepts](https://docs.oriondata.io/docs/#key-concepts) if these terms are new to you.

## Check the result

Confirm you have opened the intended device and channel. Review the graph and table for your selected period. If no readings appear, try a period when the device was known to be reporting. Ask your administrator or <support@ewsmonitoring.com> if you need help checking the data.

## Keep learning

- Read [Docs](https://docs.oriondata.io/docs/) to understand features and settings.
- Follow [Guides](https://docs.oriondata.io/guides/) when you want to complete another task, such as exporting readings or creating a calibration.
- [Ask ChatGPT or Claude to explain the content](https://docs.oriondata.io/#ask-your-agent-to-explain-content) if you want help understanding a page or its steps.