
Enter the app from the local sign-in screen, or complete the startup choice flow if this is the first time the workspace is being opened.
When To Use This
Use this workflow when you need to enter the SPRK desktop app and understand the difference between a first-time startup path and a returning login.
Before You Start
- The SPRK desktop app is open.
Steps
- Open SPRK.
- If onboarding has already been completed in this workspace, use the
Loginbutton on theLocal Only loginscreen. - If onboarding has not been completed yet, choose the startup path that fits your goal:
Start with Democreates a demo company and continues into the app.Import existing dataopens the import wizard from the startup flow.Skipcreates a blank company and continues into the app.
- If the startup flow asks how much support you want, choose whether to start with tips or skip them.
- Continue into the application after the company is created or selected.
What Happens Next
You enter SPRK and land in the main application shell with sidebar navigation and the app header available.
- Signing in does not create a journal entry.
- Choosing a startup path does not post to the general ledger by itself.
- A ledger impact only occurs later if you complete accounting workflows that create or confirm transactions.
If Something Looks Wrong
| What You See | What To Check | What To Do Next |
|---|---|---|
| The result looks ready, but a key check is unresolved | Assuming the Login button creates a company |
It only enters the app after onboarding is already complete |
| Two similar workflows or fields are easy to mix up | Treating onboarding choices as permanent accounting setup decisions | Use the specific workflow or control named on this page |
| The page does not show the expected result | Expecting import-related ledger posting to happen during sign-in rather than during the later import and review workflows | Review the visible action or related workflow before continuing |