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title: "Initial configuration"
date: "2026-06-05T09:42:50+00:00"
summary: "Learn about the initial tasks needed to configure users, metadata, folders, and sharing policies with this admin setup guide."
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Introduction
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This document provides information and instructions for the first steps to take with an Acquia DAM (Widen) account.

Admin setup configuration tasks
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If you are an administrator setting up Acquia DAM (Widen) for your organization, start with these initial configuration tasks:

*   Create a site account. For instructions, visit [How do I create a site account?](/node/67881)
*   Set up users and permissions: Create user accounts, assign roles, and configure permissions so people can upload, manage, or download assets as needed. For more information, visit [User audit, roles, and asset security](https://docs.acquia.com/acquia-dam/user-audit-roles-and-asset-security).
*   Configure metadata and taxonomy: Define fields, categories, and tags that users will apply to assets. Well-designed metadata makes assets easier to search for and govern. For more information, visit [What user-related tasks are on the Admin dashboard?](/acquia-dam/what-user-related-tasks-are-admin-dashboard "What user-related tasks are on the Admin dashboard?")
*   Create your folder and collection structure: Organize assets by brand, product, campaign, or region using folders and collections so teams can quickly find relevant content. For more information, visit the [What are collections?](/node/66876) document series.
*   Set sharing and download policies: Review default download, sharing, and usage rules to ensure they meet your organization’s brand and compliance requirements. For more information, visit [How do I approve if assets should be downloaded?](/node/67336) and [How do I share assets?](/node/68336)

You can adjust these settings at any time as your library and team evolve.

Additional resources
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For more information, visit [How do I create a site account?](/node/67881)