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Quick Start

This guide walks you through creating your first Erasure/Destruction Record in ErasureLog.

Before you begin​

Make sure you have logged in to ErasureLog. If you do not yet have an account, contact your administrator.

Step 1: Create a Client (if required)​

If you are recording the destruction of devices on behalf of a client, create a Client record first.

  1. In the left sidebar, click Clients.
  2. Click Add Client and enter the client details.
  3. Click Save.

If you are not working for a specific client, skip this step.

Step 2: Create an Erasure/Destruction Record​

  1. In the left sidebar, click Erasure Records.
  2. Click Add Record.

Step 3: Enter the device details​

In Step 1: Basic Information:

  • Select a Job if this record belongs to a batch (optional by default).
  • Select a Client if this record is linked to a client (optional by default). If you selected a Job that has a Client assigned, this will be filled automatically.

In Step 2: Media & Erasure Details:

  • Optionally upload or capture a pre-destruction image of the device.
  • Enter the Media Serial. You can scan a barcode using the camera icon.
  • Select the Media Type (for example, HDD, SSD, or Mobile Phone).
  • Select the Erasure/Destruction Method — choose from Software Wipe, Degaussed, Crushed, or Shredded.
  • Optionally add a post-destruction image.

Step 4: Save the Record​

Click Save Record. ErasureLog will confirm the record has been created.

After saving, you can:

  • Add another record.
  • View the record details.
  • View the job (if the record is linked to one).

Step 5: Generate a Certificate​

From the record details page, you can generate a Record Certificate for that individual device.

tip

If you have grouped multiple records into a Job, you can generate a Job Certificate from the Job details page. This covers all records linked to that Job.