> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sprinto.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sprinto.com/audits/dashboard-actions/audits-as-an-independent-module.md).

# Audits as an Independent Module

Sprinto’s standalone **Audits Module** enables external auditors and organisations to manage and track audits independently—without requiring access to other Sprinto modules. This guide walks you through the initial setup and onboarding flow.

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### **Step 1: Sign Up Using the Invitation Link**

1. Open the sign-up link shared by your Sprinto contact (CSM or TAM).
2. Provide the following details:
   * First name
   * Last name
   * Work email address
   * Company name
   * Customer ID (auto-filled if configured beforehand)
3. Select **Sign up** to continue.

> **Note:** The form is pre-filled with your plan, frameworks, and features. These cannot be edited during sign-up.

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### **Step 2: Log In and View the Welcome Screen**

1. Log in using your registered email address and password.
2. Upon successful login, you will be taken to a welcome screen confirming your account setup.

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### **Step 3: Complete the Guided Onboarding**

After logging in, you will be taken through a **Quick Start** onboarding flow. Follow these steps:

1. **Enter Company Details** – Provide organisation metadata such as name, size, and location.
2. **Invite Team Members** – Add internal users and auditors. Assign appropriate roles (Admin, Editor, or Collaborator).
3. **Assign Tasks** – Allocate audit-related tasks to specific users.
4. **Confirm Frameworks** – Frameworks are automatically enabled. Review and confirm the selection.

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### **Step 4: Access the Audit Dashboard**

Once onboarding is complete, you are redirected to the **Audits > Overview** page. This dashboard gives you visibility into:

* Open and assigned audit tasks
* Evidence requests from auditors
* Status indicators for task completion

> **Note:** This standalone module does not support zones or automation-based monitoring.

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### **Step 5: Plan and Launch an Audit**

To start an audit:

1. Select **Plan New Audit** from the top-right corner of the overview page.
2. Choose your preferred audit type:
   * **ERL Upload** – Upload an Evidence Request List manually.
   * **Audit by Framework Criteria** – Select specific criteria from a framework.
   * **Audit by Controls** – Choose individual controls to audit.
3. Specify the audit period, assign audit owners, and begin collecting evidence.


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