> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tracr.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tracr.com/tracr-user-guide/1.-introduction.md).
# 1. Introduction
Read this section to learn more about TracrTM, how to log in to the Tracr Management Portal, and what to do before you begin registering your diamonds on Tracr.
## What is Tracr?
Tracr is an advanced technology platform developed by De Beers Group to underpin trust in diamond provenance. Using leading-edge technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, the internet of things and advanced security and privacy technologies, Tracr enables confidence in a diamond's source throughout the diamond value chain.
The Tracr platform combines distributed ledger technology with advanced data security and privacy, ensuring that participants control the use of and access to their own data. Each participant on Tracr has their own distributed version of the platform, meaning that their data can only be shared with their permission, and only they choose who can access their information. The advanced privacy technologies used by Tracr reinforce data security on the platform. The immutable nature of each transaction on the platform ensures that the data cannot be tampered with when the diamond progresses through the value chain.
The decentralised nature of the platform ensures its speed and scalability, with the ability to register one million diamonds a week onto the platform. With centralised platforms, dealing with large volumes of data can cause bottlenecks, but the decentralised model used by Tracr avoids such issues and enables rapid scaling.
The scalability, speed, and security of Tracr are combined into an intuitive user experience to support ease of use for platform participants.
## Log in to Tracr
The Tracr Support team will provide you with an introduction to the process, requirements, and a demonstration of the Tracr Management Portal. Tracr will also create and provide you with access details to your test (UAT) instance of the Tracr Management Portal which is fully functional and can be used to test your production data files.
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Please be aware that Tracr only accepts sight boxes invoiced by De Beers.
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To begin, log in to Tracr:
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### Go to the Tracr URL
Go to the Tracr URL you have received by email from the Tracr Support team.
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### Accept terms
Read the terms and conditions and privacy policy, then select the checkbox to accept.
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### Select login method
Select **Login with JumpCloud**.
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### Enter credentials
Enter your JumpCloud credentials, set up during the onboarding to Tracr, and select **Login**.
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You should now complete the preliminary activities before you upload your diamond data to Tracr.
## Preliminary activities
Before you start registering your diamonds, you should:
* Ensure that your sight box is eligible for Tracr. Every eligible De Beers sight box has a Tracr sticker on it. If the Tracr sticker is missing, please contact your De Beers Key Account Manager.
* Download and install the appropriate scanner template to export the reports that Tracr needs. Tracr supports scanners from vendors including Sarine (Advisor/Instructor) and Octonus (Helium).\
To get the required scanner template, go to **Tracr Management Portal > Integration > Integration Tool > Integration toolkit**
* Download CSV templates for integrating diamond data.\
To download rough, split, and polished Tracr templates, go to **Tracr Management Portal > Integration > Integration Tool > Integration toolkit**
* Review the Data Dictionary, which gives a comprehensive overview of all data points required for uploading data for a diamond, at any stage of its lifecycle.\
To download the Data Dictionary, go to **Tracr Management Portal > Integration > Integration Tool > Integration toolkit**
## Your diamond data
To register diamonds on Tracr, you must upload the required data through the Tracr Management Portal or using the Tracr Loader.
You should upload data whenever a diamond changes form, this includes windowing and when unexpected incidents happen during the manufacturing process. You can also upload optional files like images and videos to enhance your Diamond Experience.
### Tracr data requirements for traceability
#### Rough to polished
Data requirements for rough to polished diamonds.
#### Rough to split to polished
Data requirements for rough to split to polished diamonds.
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