> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.buffer.lol/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a dashboard

> Steps to create, name, and organize a dashboard.

Dashboards group related charts and metrics into a single view. This guide walks through creating a dashboard from scratch and organizing its layout.

## Create a new dashboard

1. Go to **Analytics → Dashboards**.
2. Click **New dashboard**.
3. Enter a name. Use a name that reflects the audience or question the dashboard answers—for example, "Revenue by region" or "Support queue health".
4. Optionally add a description to help teammates understand the dashboard's purpose.
5. Click **Create**.

## Add charts

With the dashboard open, click **Add chart** to insert a new visualization. Each chart is configured independently and can pull from any connected data source.

For help choosing chart types and configuring axes, see [charts and visualizations](/analytics/dashboards/charts-visualizations).

## Arrange the layout

Charts can be resized and repositioned by dragging. The grid snaps to a 12-column layout. To reorganize:

1. Click **Edit layout** in the dashboard toolbar.
2. Drag charts to new positions.
3. Resize by dragging the bottom-right corner of any chart.
4. Click **Save layout** when done.

<Info>
  Layout changes are saved separately from chart configuration. You can rearrange without affecting the underlying queries.
</Info>

## Dashboard settings

Access dashboard-level settings from the **⋯** menu in the header:

* **Rename** — Update the dashboard name and description.
* **Duplicate** — Copy the dashboard to a new one, including all charts and layout.
* **Auto-refresh** — Set a refresh interval (30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes) for live monitoring dashboards.
* **Delete** — Permanently removes the dashboard. Charts are not deleted and remain available as standalone components.