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

# CostIQ

> This section provides the purpose, elements, and actions performed on the CostIQ pages.

This section provides the purpose, elements, and actions performed on the
**CostIQ** pages.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Overview">
    ## Purpose

    The **Overview** page provides a consolidated view of cloud cost analytics,
    trends, and optimization opportunities across all accounts and regions.

    ## Elements

    <Frame>
      <img
        src={
  "/images/reference/ui/monitor/costiq-overview.png"
}
        alt="CostIQ: Overview"
        width="100%"
      />
    </Frame>

    * **Total Cloud Spend**: Displays aggregate cost across all clouds.
    * **Cost Trend Graph**: Visualizes cost trends over selected time periods.
    * **Filters**:
      * **Time Range**: Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, Custom.
      * **Cloud Provider**: AWS, Azure, GCP.
      * **Account or Subscription**: Filter by account.
    * **Top Metrics**:
      * **Highest Spending Accounts**
      * **Services with Maximum Cost**
      * **Regions with Highest Cost**

    ## Actions

    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="View CostIQ Overview">
        To view cloud cost analytics and trends:

        1. Go to **Monitor** > **CostIQ** > **Overview**.
        2. The Overview page appears with **Total Cloud Spend**, **Cost Trend Graph**, and **Top Metrics** (Highest Spending Accounts, Services with Maximum Cost, Regions with Highest Cost).
        3. Optionally, use **Time Range**, **Cloud Provider**, or **Account or Subscription** filters to narrow the view.

        The Overview displays cost analytics and optimization opportunities across
        accounts and regions.

        ### Parameter Details

        | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description                                      |
        | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
        | Total Cloud Spend      | Displays total cost across all clouds.           |
        | Cost Trend Graph       | Shows cost trends over selected time range.      |
        | Time Range Selector    | Dropdown to select time range for cost analysis. |
        | Cloud Provider Filter  | Filter data by cloud provider.                   |
        | Account Filter         | Filter data by account or subscription.          |
        | Top Spending Accounts  | Lists accounts with highest cloud spend.         |
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Cost Centers">
    ## Purpose

    The **Cost Centers** page organizes cloud costs by business units, projects, or
    departments for better accountability and budgeting.

    ## Elements

    <Frame>
      <img
        src={
  "/images/reference/ui/monitor/costiq-cost-centers.png"
}
        alt="CostIQ: Cost Centers"
        width="100%"
      />
    </Frame>

    * **Cost Center Table**: Displays Cost Center Name, Associated Accounts, Total
      Spend, and Budget Utilization.
    * **Add Cost Center Button**: Creates new cost centers.
    * **Export Option**: Downloads cost center data for reporting.

    ## Actions

    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="View Cost Centers">
        To view cost centers:

        1. Go to **Monitor** > **CostIQ** > **Cost Centers**.
        2. The Cost Centers page appears with the **Cost Center Table** (Cost Center Name, Associated Accounts, Total Spend, Budget Utilization).
        3. Optionally, click **Export Option** to download cost center data.

        ### Parameter Details

        | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description                             |
        | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
        | Cost Center Name       | Name of the cost center.                |
        | Associated Accounts    | Accounts linked to the cost center.     |
        | Total Spend            | Total cost incurred by the cost center. |
        | Budget Utilization     | Percentage of budget consumed.          |
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Create Cost Center">
        To create a new cost center:

        1. Go to **Monitor** > **CostIQ** > **Cost Centers**.
        2. Click **Add Cost Center**.
        3. Configure the cost center (name, associated accounts, budget, and other settings).
        4. Save the cost center.

        The new cost center appears in the Cost Center Table.
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Shared Services">
    ## Purpose

    The **Shared Services** page tracks costs for shared resources such as
    networking, security, and monitoring services across multiple accounts.

    ## Elements

    <Frame>
      <img
        src={
  "/images/reference/ui/monitor/costiq-shared-services.png"
}
        alt="CostIQ: Shared Services"
        width="100%"
      />
    </Frame>

    * **Shared Services Table**: Displays Service Name, Associated Accounts, Total
      Cost, and Allocation Method (Proportional, Fixed).
    * **Allocation Settings**: Configures cost distribution rules.
    * **Graph View**: Visualizes shared service cost trends.

    ## Actions

    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="View Shared Services Costs">
        To view shared services costs:

        1. Go to **Monitor** > **CostIQ** > **Shared Services**.
        2. The Shared Services page appears with the **Shared Services Table** and **Graph View**.
        3. Review Service Name, Associated Accounts, Total Cost, and Allocation Method for each shared service.
        4. Optionally, use **Allocation Settings** to configure or review cost distribution rules.

        ### Parameter Details

        | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description                                     |
        | ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
        | Service Name           | Name of the shared service.                     |
        | Associated Accounts    | Accounts using the shared service.              |
        | Total Cost             | Total cost for the shared service.              |
        | Allocation Method      | Method used to distribute costs among accounts. |
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Configure Allocation Settings">
        To configure cost distribution for shared services:

        1. Go to **Monitor** > **CostIQ** > **Shared Services**.
        2. Use **Allocation Settings** to configure cost distribution rules (e.g., Proportional or Fixed allocation).
        3. Save your changes.

        Allocation settings determine how shared service costs are distributed among
        accounts.
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>