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

# Guides

> Step-by-step instructions for common tasks in Narrative I/O

Guides help you accomplish specific tasks. Unlike tutorials, they assume you have basic familiarity with the platform and focus on getting things done efficiently.

## Platform

Configure datasets and manage platform settings.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Configuring Dataset Statistics" icon="chart-column" href="/guides/platform/configuring-dataset-statistics">
    Choose which column-level metrics to compute and set refresh schedules
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configuring Retention Policies" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/guides/platform/configuring-retention-policies">
    Add, edit, and manage retention policies from the dataset details page
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Data Ingestion

Get your data into Narrative I/O.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Hashing PII for Upload" icon="hashtag" href="/guides/ingestion/hashing-pii">
    Prepare email addresses and phone numbers by hashing them
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Querying with NQL

Write effective queries to filter, transform, and analyze data.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Filtering & Transforming" icon="filter" href="/guides/nql/filtering-transforming">
    Select, filter, and transform data with NQL
  </Card>

  <Card title="Joining Datasets" icon="code-merge" href="/guides/nql/joining-datasets">
    Combine data from multiple datasets
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creating Materialized Views" icon="layer-plus" href="/guides/nql/creating-materialized-views">
    Cache expensive query results for better performance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Query Optimization" icon="gauge-high" href="/guides/nql/query-optimization">
    Techniques for writing faster, more efficient queries
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Rosetta Stone

Map and normalize schemas across data sources.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Mapping Schemas" icon="diagram-project" href="/guides/rosetta-stone/mapping-schemas">
    Create mappings between your schema and Rosetta Stone
  </Card>

  <Card title="Validating Mappings" icon="circle-check" href="/guides/rosetta-stone/validating-mappings">
    Test and verify your schema mappings
  </Card>

  <Card title="Edge Cases" icon="triangle-exclamation" href="/guides/rosetta-stone/edge-cases">
    Handle complex mapping scenarios
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Audience Studio

Build and deliver targeted audiences.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Building an Audience" icon="users" href="/guides/audience-studio/building-an-audience">
    Select data, apply filters, choose destinations, and create an audience
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Graph Studio

Build identity graphs from your data.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Building an Identity Graph" icon="diagram-project" href="/guides/graph-studio/building-an-identity-graph">
    Create an identity graph from first-party data using the Edge Builder and Graph Builder
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Connectors

Troubleshoot and configure data delivery to external platforms.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Meta: Ad Account Eligibility" icon="meta" href="/guides/connectors/meta/ad-account-access">
    Resolve eligibility warnings when selecting ad accounts for Custom Audience delivery
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Compliance

Manage privacy requests and regulatory obligations.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Managing Data Subject Requests" icon="user-shield" href="/guides/compliance/managing-dsrs">
    Submit and process opt-out and deletion requests
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Webhooks

Receive push notifications for job events.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Subscribing to Notifications" icon="bell" href="/guides/webhooks/subscribing-to-notifications">
    Create and manage webhook subscriptions for job state changes
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Account Settings

Manage your account and API access.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="API Keys" icon="key" href="/account-settings/api-keys">
    Create and manage API keys for programmatic access
  </Card>

  <Card title="SSO Configuration" icon="shield-keyhole" href="/account-settings/sso">
    Configure single sign-on for your organization
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
