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  https://docs.corbitaltech.dev/products/feedback-flow/getting-started/admin-access.md
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# 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**

![Admin Login](/products/feedback-flow/public/screenshots/admin_login.png)

The system will redirect you to the admin dashboard.

## Admin Dashboard URL

The admin dashboard is accessible at:

```
https://yourdomain.com/admin
```

::: tip 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.

![Admin Dashboard](/products/feedback-flow/public/screenshots/admin-dashboard.png)

### 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

![Board View](/products/feedback-flow/public/screenshots/admin-board-view.png)

## 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!

![Create Board](/products/feedback-flow/public/screenshots/create-board.png)

## 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](/products/feedback-flow/configuration/general-settings) - Configure application basics
* [Email Configuration](/products/feedback-flow/configuration/email-configuration) - Complete email setup