Navigate the Dynatrace platform

Get to know the basics of navigating the Dynatrace web UI.

Latest Dynatrace

Launcher

Launcher displays the Dynatrace home page, which provides you with a quick overview of prominent features to start using the platform.

  • In its default configuration, Launcher is focused on introducing you to key aspects of the platform and reducing your learning curve.
  • You can use Launcher create additional "launchpads" (custom home pages) with handpicked lists of apps, documents, links, and informational text.

For more information, see Launchpads.

Dock

The Dock is your tool belt, which you can equip with links to applications that you need daily. It's a vertical sidebar, visible at all times, so you can quickly switch between your pinned or recently used apps.

Dynatrace Dock

Additionally, the Dock provides entry points to the Launcher, global platform search, all apps in your environment, additional support resources, and your user preferences.

Search in Dock

You can find the platform search in the Dock (below Dynatrace home). Dynatrace platform search provides you with customizable options and features to help you filter search results. For more information, see Platform search.

Access to support resources

If you need some extra information, you can always refer to one of our support resources.

Select Support in the lower-left corner to display links to support resources:

Support resources

  • Documentation provides easy access to the preview documentation and will give you an overview of everything that’s new, app documentation, and anything else you need to know.
  • Community takes you straight to the Dynatrace Community, where you can ask us questions, give us feedback, and share your ideas.
  • University takes you to Dynatrace University, where you can build your skills and advance your career with on-demand learning, live training, and certifications from Dynatrace experts.
  • Live chat puts you in touch with a Dynatrace product expert for live assistance.

Developer resources

  • Dynatrace Developer takes you to Dynatrace Developer, where you'll find tutorials, how-to guides, and technical references to get started with building apps.
  • Developer Forum takes you straight to the Dynatrace Developer forum in the Dynatrace Community, where you can share some knowledge, ask questions, find the best answers, connect with others, and explore the best practices for creating apps on the Dynatrace Platform.

Filter the menu

Use the filter box above the menu to find and select Dynatrace pages.

  1. Enter a partial search string.

    Filter the menu

  2. Select the best match.

    Select a menu item from the filter results

Old menu entries

The new menu is aware of the old menu entries. If you filter the menu for an old entry, the menu will suggest the closest new matches.

For example, if you filter for old menu entry Applications, the menu will suggest the following closest matches pointing to the Applications overview page, but pre-filtered to the application type context.

Filter menu and select from results

Save your favorites

  • To add a Dynatrace page to your favorites, hover over the page name and select the star

    Add menu item to Favorites

  • To access a favorite, expand the Favorites section and select the page

    Select a menu item from Favorites

  • To remove a page from your favorites, select the star again

    Remove menu item from Favorites

Expand and collapse menu sections

  • To show the contents of a menu section, select the expand button.

    Expand menu section

  • To hide the contents of a menu section, select the collapse button.

    Collapse menu section

Hide or show the menu

  • To hide the menu, select the arrow button above the menu.

    Hide menu

  • To display the menu, select the menu button in the upper-left corner.

    Display the hidden menu

User menu

Latest Dynatrace

Latest Dynatrace

If you've switched to the latest Dynatrace, the user menu is in the lower-left corner, at the bottom of the Dock. Look for the Profile icon followed by your name (or just the Profile icon if you have collapsed the Dock).

  • [your name] Configurable displays User settings, where you can change settings such as the display language, timezone, and light mode/dark mode.
  • Environments lists links to your available environments.
  • Appearance offers a quick switch to light, dark, or browser theme mode.
  • Account Management opens Account Management in a new tab.
  • Latest Dynatrace toggles the latest Dynatrace on and off.
  • Sign out signs you out of Dynatrace.

Previous Dynatrace

If you're still using the previous Dynatrace, the user menu is in the upper-right corner.

Display the user menu

The contents of this user menu depend on whether you have deployed Dynatrace SaaS or Dynatrace Managed, and on your configuration and permissions.

  • Go to the user menu for your own account information, to sign out, to switch between environments, and to get the latest Dynatrace news.
  • If you have administration rights, select Account settings on the user menu to manage user, group, and account settings.