# Schedule Audit

Schedule an audit for a compliance framework and prepare your organization for review.

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Scheduling an audit allows auditors to review your compliance posture in a structured timeframe.

Ensure controls, documents, and evidence are up to date before scheduling.
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Prepare before scheduling:

- Complete high-priority controls  
- Upload required evidence  
- Assign owners to all items  
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## Steps
<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>
<Step title="Open Compliance Center">
  Navigate to the **Compliance Center** from the sidebar.
</Step>
<Step title="Navigate to Audit Tab">
  Select the **Audit** Tab in **Compliance Center**.
</Step>
<Step title="Click Add Audit">
  Click **Add Audit**.
</Step>
<Step title="Select Framework">
  Choose a framework.
</Step>
<Step title="Set Dates">
  Select start and end dates.
</Step>
<Step title="Create Audit">
  Click **Add**.
</Step>
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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>The audit is scheduled.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Auditors can review compliance data.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Your organization progresses toward certification.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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If audit fails:

- Ensure a framework exists
- Verify required fields are completed
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