Getting started with Helix Core for end users | End user

Helix Core manages all kinds of files, including binary artifacts, with performance at scale and support for globally distributed teams.

Helix Core operates on a client-server model. This means that before you can use any Helix Core client, an administrator must set up a Helix Core Server and add you as a user. To get started, the administrator should follow Getting started with Helix Core for administrators.

Get started

As an end user of Helix Core, get started by performing these tasks:

  1. Install P4V.

    Download and install Helix Core Visual Client, called P4V for short.

  1. Change your password.

  2. Create a workspace.

    A workspace in Helix Core is a crucial link between a stream and a team member’s device. It provides access to the files you need to work on. Every Helix Core user on your team will create one or more workspaces, making them an essential part of your version control workflow.

  1. Start versioning files.

    Add new files to your workspace to submit to the Helix Core Server and edit files already under version control.

  1. Learn about other common version control tasks.

  2. (Optional) Install other tools.

Version control basics

Version control systems, like Helix Core, provide a secure and efficient way to manage changes to digital assets, especially in collaborative projects. They prevent overwriting of files, a common issue when working alone, and in large teams, they help track authorship, changes, and conflicts. Each saved copy of a file is versioned, recording who made changes, when, and why. This audit trail aids with bug identification and decision-making. To learn more about version control basics, see Helix Core overview.

What's next

To start your Helix Core experience, download and install P4V.

Go to Step 1: Install P4V.