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

# Desks Overview

> Organize submissions with desks

# Desks Overview

Desks are workspaces that organize submissions and configure how they're processed.

## What is a Desk?

A desk is a dedicated workspace for a specific line of business, team, or workflow. Each desk has independent settings for:

* **Data Fields** - What information to extract from submissions
* **Intake Rules** - How emails are routed to this desk
* **Desk Rules** - Automated workflows and actions

## Creating a Desk

1. Click **+ New Desk** in the sidebar
2. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Commercial Property", "Professional Liability")
3. Add an optional description
4. Click **Create**

## Desk Settings

Access desk settings by clicking the gear icon or navigating to the **Settings** tab.

### General Settings

* **Name** - Display name for the desk
* **Description** - Optional details about the desk's purpose

### Extraction Schema

Link a data extraction schema to define which fields are extracted from submission documents. See [Data Fields](/desks/data-fields) for details.

## Organizing with Desks

### By Line of Business

Create separate desks for each line you underwrite:

* Property
* General Liability
* Professional Liability
* Umbrella/Excess
* Workers' Compensation

### By Team

If multiple teams handle the same line, create desks per team:

* Property - East Region
* Property - West Region

### By Workflow

Separate desks for different submission types:

* New Business
* Renewals
* Endorsements

## Desk Navigation

The sidebar shows all desks you have access to. Click a desk to view:

* **Submissions** - All submissions in this desk
* **Data Fields** - Extraction schema configuration
* **Intake Rules** - Email routing rules
* **Rules** - Workflow automation rules
* **Settings** - Desk configuration