Admin Basics

Purpose

Admin Basics explains the everyday Admin surface: signing in, using the sidebar, reading notices, moving through lists, and saving changes.

Signing in

Use the Admin sign-in screen with your assigned account. If access fails, check that the account exists, is active, and has the permissions needed for the area you are trying to open.

Admin shell

The Admin shell gives you the main sidebar, page header, notices, action buttons, and the content area for the current manager. The sidebar is for Admin navigation only. Public site menus are managed separately in Menu Manager.

Lists

Most managers use the same list pattern:

• Search narrows records by useful text.
• Filters narrow records by state, group, type, or owner.
• Pagination keeps long lists manageable.
• Sort controls change the order without changing the record itself.
• Row actions open, edit, manage, archive, delete, or view details depending on permission.

Forms

Create and edit forms should be focused. Fill required fields, read notices after save, and avoid changing fields you do not understand just because they look lonely.

Notices

Notices explain what happened after an action. A success notice means the system accepted the change. A warning or error means the change did not fully apply, or something needs attention.

Good habit

After important changes, reload the relevant public or admin page and confirm the result. Trust is good; a quick refresh is better.