Accessing Admin Dashboard

Learn how to access and navigate the FeedbackFlow admin dashboard.

Admin Login

After installation, access the admin dashboard:

1. Navigate to your FeedbackFlow URL
2. go to /login
3. Enter admin credentials created during installation
4. Click Sign In

The system will redirect you to the admin dashboard.

Admin Dashboard URL

The admin dashboard is accessible at:

https://yourdomain.com/admin

Bookmark This

Bookmark the /admin URL for quick access to the dashboard.

Dashboard Overview

The admin dashboard provides a centralized view of your FeedbackFlow instance.

Key Sections

Statistics Overview

• Total feature requests
• Total users
• Total votes
• Total comments
• Recent activity

Quick Actions

• Create new board
• Create new feature request
• View pending requests
• Manage users

Recent Activity

• Latest feature requests submitted
• Recent comments and votes
• Status changes
• User registrations

Main Navigation

The left sidebar contains the main navigation:

Boards

• View all boards
• Create new boards
• Manage board settings
• View feature requests per board

Feature Requests

• All feature requests (across all boards)
• Filter by status, board, category, priority
• Search feature requests
• Bulk actions

Users

• List all users
• Edit users
• Toggle user status
• View user activity

Team Members

• Manage team members (separate from regular users)

Changelogs

• Create release notes
• Publish changelogs
• Version management

Settings

Access to all configuration sections:

• General Settings
• Email Settings
• Spam Settings
• AutoPilot (AI) Settings
• OAuth Providers
• Webhooks
• Slack Integration
• ReCAPTCHA
• And more...

Reports & Logs

• Activity logs
• Email logs
• System status

User Menu

Click your profile avatar in the top-right corner for:

• Profile Settings - Update your account details
• Preferences - Set theme, notifications
• Logout - Sign out of the dashboard

Navigating Boards

To manage a specific board:

1. Click Boards in the sidebar
2. Click on a board name
3. View all feature requests for that board
4. Filter, search, or create new requests

Each board has its own dedicated view with:

• Feature request list
• Filters (status, category, priority)
• Search functionality
• Board-specific settings

Quick Search

Use the search bar at the top to quickly find:

• Feature requests by title or description
• Users by name or email
• Boards by name

Responsive Design

The admin dashboard is fully responsive and works on:

• Desktop computers
• Tablets
• Mobile devices

The sidebar collapses on smaller screens for optimal viewing.

Theme Customization

Change your admin panel theme:

1. Click your profile avatar
2. Select Preferences
3. Choose theme mode:
   • Light
   • Dark
   • System (auto-detect)
4. Select color scheme
5. Adjust border radius

Theme preferences are saved per-user.

Multi-Tab Usage

You can open multiple tabs of the admin dashboard simultaneously:

• One tab for managing requests
• Another for viewing settings
• Another for monitoring logs

All tabs stay in sync with real-time updates (if broadcasting is enabled).

Dashboard Widgets

The dashboard displays customizable widgets showing:

• Feature request statistics by status
• User growth over time
• Top voted features
• Recent activity feed
• Email sending statistics

Widgets update automatically.

Setting Up Your First Board

To get started immediately after logging in:

1. Click Boards → Create Board
2. Fill in board details:
   • Name (e.g., "Product Ideas")
   • Description
   • Choose a color theme
3. Customize form labels
4. Set default status for new requests
5. Click Save

Your board is now ready to accept feature requests!

Inviting Team Members

If you have a team, invite them:

1. Navigate to Team Members
2. Click Add Team Member
3. Enter details:
   • First Name
   • Last Name
   • Email
   • Assign permissions
4. Click Save

Team members receive an invitation email with login instructions.

Accessing Help

Get help within the dashboard:

• Documentation Link - Top navigation bar
• Support - Contact support (if configured)

Security Recommendations

For secure admin access:

• Use a strong, unique password
• Enable two-factor authentication (if available)
• Don't share admin credentials
• Log out when finished
• Use HTTPS for all admin access
• Restrict admin access to trusted IP addresses (via firewall)

Next Steps

Now that you're in the admin dashboard:

• General Settings - Configure application basics
• Email Configuration - Complete email setup