# What is Hippoly? Hippoly is a board management platform designed to help boards and leadership teams work securely, efficiently, and without unnecessary complexity. Some people call it a board portal, others a governance platform. Labels aside, it’s built to give decision-makers a single, secure place to collaborate, prepare for Meetings, manage Documents, stay aligned on Actions, and handle sensitive information with confidence. What sets Hippoly apart is built into its DNA: * **Security first.** Hippoly is created for organizations that handle sensitive material every day. Strong authentication, encrypted storage, and strict access controls come standard, not as optional add-ons. * **Simplicity without compromise.** You don’t need a training course or a secret decoder ring to use it. Everything is designed to be clear, intuitive, and fast, so you can focus on governance, not on figuring out where a file went. * **Built for real collaboration.** Whether you’re preparing an Agenda, reviewing Board materials, sharing Files, or following up on Actions, Hippoly helps your team stay coordinated across every workspace. **In short**: Hippoly gives boards and executives a more secure, smarter, and smoother way to do their work. ### For whom is Hippoly for? Hippoly is built for any organization that needs a secure, smooth, and smart way to manage board and leadership work. It supports everything from early-stage startups and growing private companies to large listed corporations. Hippoly is also well suited for non-profits, associations, and public sector organizations that handle sensitive information and require a reliable governance platform. **In short:** If your team needs a safe and efficient way to collaborate, prepare for Meetings, and manage critical information, Hippoly is designed for you. ### Workspace types - describe the different types ### How to get started with Hippoly? 1. Create a user account 2. Set up a workspace 3. Invite you colleagues to a more secure, smart and smooth way to do board work. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.hippoly.com/getting-started/what-is-hippoly.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.