Getting started

Logging in

Navigate to your institution's Kurbits URL and enter your email address and password. Kurbits uses session-based authentication — you will remain logged in until you log out or the session expires.

The navigation bar

After logging in you will see the top navigation bar with the main sections of the system.

Section	Purpose
Resources	Describe and browse your archival holdings
Agents	Manage authority records for people, organisations, families
Locations	Track where physical objects are stored
Location overview	See where everything is at a glance
Classifications	Manage subject and record type schemes
Flags	Review items that need attention
Acquisitions	Manage agreements, deliveries, and accessions

General layout

Most pages follow the same two-panel layout: a tree or list on the left for navigation, and a detail panel on the right showing the selected record.

Within the detail panel, information is organised into tabs — for example Details, Relations, Notes, Files. Click a tab label to switch between them.

Saving changes

Most forms save with a dedicated Save button. The system does not auto-save. Unsaved changes will be lost if you navigate away.

Your institution

Kurbits supports multiple institutions. If you belong to more than one, a selector will appear allowing you to switch context. All records are scoped to your active institution.