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

# Welcome to Monolith

Welcome to the Monolith documentation site.

Monolith is a case, evidence, and analysis management platform built for digital forensic workflows. Use these docs to get started, learn how Monolith fits into your process, and reference specific features as your team works in the platform.

### New to Monolith?

If you are accessing Monolith for the first time, start with:

* [**Accessing Monolith**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/accessing-monolith.md)**:** Find the correct cloud region and learn how to access Monolith through the web, desktop, or mobile applications.
* [**Initial Setup**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/initial-setup.md)**:** Review the recommended configuration steps for a new Monolith environment.
* [**Login & 2FA**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/login-and-2fa.md)**:** Learn how Monolith authentication and two-factor authentication work.
* [**SSO Login**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/sso-login.md)**:** Learn how to sign in when your organization uses Single Sign-On.
* [**Monolith Desktop Setup**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/monolith-desktop-setup.md)**:** Install and connect the Monolith desktop application.

### Explore Monolith

Monolith brings the major parts of the forensic workflow together in one system.

Common areas include:

* Case and Inquiry management
* Evidence intake, tracking, and storage
* Chain of custody
* Acquisitions and forensic work
* Tasks, notes, files, and quality assurance
* Clients and contacts
* Lab resources
* Case reporting and analytics
* Administrative settings and configuration

Use the [**Using Monolith**](/monolith/using-monolith/monolith-ui-features.md) section to explore these product areas in more detail.

### Take Monolith Into the Field

[**Monolith Mobile**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/monolith-mobile.md) extends common Monolith workflows to your phone or tablet.

Use the mobile app to work with cases and evidence, capture evidence information and photos, perform chain of custody actions, collect signatures, and take notes while away from your workstation.

See [**Monolith Mobile**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/monolith-mobile.md) to get started.

### Receiving Requests From Outside Your Team?

**Relay** is Monolith's structured request portal.

Relay allows investigators, attorneys, employees, partner organizations, and other requestors to submit forensic requests without requiring access to the primary Monolith application.

Requests submitted through Relay flow into **Inquiries** in Monolith for review and triage before becoming active casework.

See [**Relay Overview**](/monolith/relay-request-portal/relay-overview.md) to learn how Relay fits into Monolith.

### Deployment, Security, and IT

For technical deployment and security information, see [**Deployment & Security**](/monolith/deployment-and-security/cloud-security.md).

Topics include:

* Cloud security
* On-premises deployments
* Monolith endpoints and network access
* Other technical deployment guidance

### Integrate With Monolith

Monolith provides APIs for organizations that need to integrate case, evidence, acquisition, storage, task, client, contact, Inquiry, and other supported data with external systems.

See [**Monolith API**](/monolith/monolith-api/api-access.md) for authentication and endpoint documentation.

Webhook documentation will also be added to provide guidance for event-driven integrations.

### More Monolith Resources

Use these resources alongside the documentation based on how you prefer to learn:

* [**Monolith Forensics Website**](https://www.monolithforensics.com/)**:** Product, solution, and platform information.
* [**Monolith Mobile**](https://www.monolithforensics.com/mobile)**:** Product overview and mobile workflow highlights.
* [**Relay Request Portal**](/monolith/relay-request-portal/relay-overview.md)**:** Learn more about structured forensic request intake.
* [**Monolith YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@monolithforensics)**:** Monolith Mondays, Workshop Wednesdays, and how-to videos.