The homepage displays a login screen. Enter your login credentials to access your project dashboard.
New to Forestall? No problem. Simply click the Signup link to create a new account.
On the left, is a screenshot of the Signup screen.
To create a new account, simply choose a username and a strong password. Once you've registered, you can immediately log in and start using Forestall. There's no email verification or waiting period.
We value your privacy. Your email address is only used for password resets and will never be shared with others.
If you remember your login information, click the 'Login' button to return to the login screen.
Forgot Your Password? No worries!
Simply click the 'Reset Password' link on the login screen and enter the email address associated with your account. A reset email will be sent to the email address that you used at the time of signup. Use the link provided in the email to reset your password.
If you've lost your email, creating a new account is the best way to start again. Just be sure to use a new email address to avoid losing both accounts.
Once you're logged in, you'll see your name and user ID displayed on the homepage for easy reference.
From here, you can either:
Create a Company: Add your company name to be featured on your risk reports.
Add New Projects: Start tracking risks for your specific projects.
Updating your company name is easy! Simply provide the desired name, and it will appear on your risk reports. This will enhance the professional look of your reports.
You will be recording risks for one company under each account. If you are tracking risks for more than one company, create a separate account with a corresponding new email.
Create as many projects as you need by clicking the New Project button (shown above).
The project names will be displayed on your reports and throughout the app for each project. Provide detailed information about each project to facilitate future risk analysis and comparisons. You can add multiple projects under one company.
After creating a project, it will appear on your dashboard.
To manage the risks associated with a specific project, click on the Risk Log link. This will take you to a screen, where you can add, edit, or delete risk entries.
This is your Risk Log screen. To add a new risk, simply click the Add Risk button.
Initially, the log will be empty. As you add risks, they will appear between the two 'Add Risk' buttons.
The filter buttons at the top allow you to narrow down your search as your risk log grows, making it easier to analyze your risks.
When you click Add Risk button, you'll be presented with a screen, where you can input detailed information about the risk that you have newly identified.
Provide a clear and concise title and category for your risk. While these fields are mandatory, others can be filled in as needed. You can edit any field at any time throughout the project.
For guidance on filling out the form, refer to the Presage book, a comprehensive guide to structured project risk management.
The screenshot on the left displays a list of your risks, providing essential details at a glance.
To view more information about a specific risk, simply click on its title. To delete a risk (which cannot be undone), click the delete button at the end of the row.
As your risk list grows, the two 'Add Risk' buttons will appear on top and bottom of your screen to help you navigate more easily.
To filter your risk list, use the filters in the red box. You can filter by title, status (e.g., open, closed), category, owner and so on. Once you've narrowed down your search, click on a risk title to view its details.
When you click open a risk, you'll see a detailed risk report that provides a snapshot of its current state. This report is designed for easy reading and quick understanding.
To edit a risk, click the Edit Risk button on top right. You may need to edit risks multiple times throughout the project's lifecycle, especially to update their status.
Please note that deleting a risk is irreversible. The Delete button is provided at the bottom right of the screen.
If you open a risk but don't make any changes, the 'Last Updated' date (shown in red) will remain unchanged. However, if you edit and save the risk, the 'Last Updated' date will be updated to reflect the time of your last review.
Clicking the Edit button allows you to modify any field of the risk, including its name and category. However, remember to avoid leaving any required fields blank.
To delete a risk, you'll need to return to the previous screen or the risk log screen, where the delete button is located.