> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cloud-halo.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cloud-halo.io/welcome/readme.md).

# Cloud Halo Help Centre

Cloud Halo helps Azure teams understand spend, reduce waste, and act on savings opportunities without spreadsheets or manual reporting.

Use these docs to create your account, connect Azure safely, manage workspaces, configure billing, review costs, set alerts, produce reports, and track optimisation work.

## Start here

If you are new to Cloud Halo, follow this path:

1. [What is Cloud Halo?](/welcome/what-is-cloud-halo.md)
2. [Get started](/getting-started/get-started.md)
3. [Sign up](/getting-started/sign-up.md)
4. [Plans and billing](/getting-started/plans-and-billing.md)
5. [Connect Azure](/azure-setup/connect-azure.md)
6. [Azure permissions required](/azure-setup/permissions-required.md)
7. [Workspace and team management](/workspaces/workspace-and-team-management.md)
8. [Frequently asked questions](/welcome/faq.md)

## Product guides

* [Overview dashboard](/finops/overview-dashboard.md)
* [Cost explorer](/finops/cost-explorer.md)
* [Cost allocation](/finops/cost-allocation.md)
* [FOCUS alignment](/finops/focus-alignment.md)
* [Budgets and alerts](/finops/budgets-and-alerts.md)
* [Anomaly alerts](/finops/anomaly-alerts.md)
* [Recommendations](/finops/recommendations.md)
* [Savings ledger](/finops/savings-ledger.md)
* [Reports](/finops/reports.md)
* [Security and data protection](/trust-and-support/security-and-data-protection.md)
* [Troubleshooting](/trust-and-support/common-issues.md)

## Popular tasks

* [Verify your email and finish onboarding](/getting-started/sign-up.md)
* [Choose monthly or annual billing](/getting-started/plans-and-billing.md)
* [Use Enterprise Application consent](/azure-setup/connect-azure.md)
* [Assign the Azure permissions Cloud Halo needs](/azure-setup/permissions-required.md)
* [Create a budget alert](/finops/budgets-and-alerts.md)
* [Send a monthly executive report](/finops/reports.md)
* [Track confirmed savings](/finops/savings-ledger.md)

## Need help?

If you cannot complete setup, contact your Cloud Halo administrator or support contact with:

* The email address you used to sign up
* Your workspace name
* The Azure tenant or subscription you are trying to connect
* A screenshot or copy of any error message