Admin Console Overview
Overview of the EZ-Console admin interface and navigation.
Overview
The EZ-Console admin console provides a comprehensive web-based interface for managing your application. It includes user management, role and permission configuration, system settings, audit logs, and more.
Accessing the Admin Console
URL
http://localhost:8080/console
Or if deployed:
https://your-domain.com/console
Default Credentials
Initial Setup:
- Username:
admin - Password:
admin123
⚠️ Important: Change the default password immediately after first login.
Main Navigation
Dashboard
The dashboard provides an overview of:
- System statistics (see also Statistics & Reports)
- Recent activity
- Quick actions
- System health
Authorization
User and role management:
- Users: Manage user accounts (User Management)
- Roles: Configure roles and permissions (Role & Permission Management)
- Service Accounts: Create and rotate API access keys for integrations (same area as users; see User Management)
System
System configuration and monitoring:
- Settings: System configuration (System Settings)
- Audit Logs: Activity logs (Audit Log Viewer)
- Organizations: Multi-tenant organization management
Key Features
User Management
- Create, edit, and delete users
- Assign roles to users
- Manage user sessions
- Reset passwords
- View user activity
Role & Permission Management
- Create custom roles
- Assign permissions to roles
- Manage role hierarchy
- View effective permissions
System Settings
- Security settings (password policies, MFA)
- Email/SMTP configuration
- OAuth/LDAP integration
- AI model configuration
- Application settings
Audit Logs
- View all user actions
- Filter by user, action, resource
- Export audit logs
- Search and analyze activity
Navigation Tips
Breadcrumbs
Use breadcrumbs to navigate back:
Home > Authorization > Users > User Detail
Search
Use the search bar to quickly find:
- Users
- Roles
- Settings
- Audit logs
Quick Actions
Common actions are available from:
- Toolbar buttons
- Context menus
- Keyboard shortcuts
User Interface
Layout
- Sidebar: Main navigation menu
- Header: User menu, notifications, language switcher
- Content Area: Main content and forms
- Footer: System information
Responsive Design
The admin console is responsive and works on:
- Desktop computers
- Tablets
- Mobile devices
Themes
- Light Theme: Default theme
- Dark Theme: Available in user settings
Getting Started
First Steps
-
Change Admin Password
- Go to Profile → Change Password
- Set a strong password
-
Configure System Settings
- Go to System → Settings
- Configure security policies
- Set up email/SMTP
-
Create Users
- Go to Authorization → Users
- Create user accounts
- Assign appropriate roles
-
Review Audit Logs
- Go to System → Audit Logs
- Monitor system activity
Best Practices
1. Regular Review
- Review user accounts regularly
- Check audit logs weekly
- Update security settings as needed
2. Principle of Least Privilege
- Assign minimum necessary permissions
- Use role-based access control
- Regular permission audits
3. Security
- Use strong passwords
- Enable MFA for admin accounts
- Monitor audit logs
- Keep system updated
Related Topics
- User Management — Managing users and service accounts
- Role & Permission Management — RBAC
- System Settings — Configuration in the console
- Audit Log Viewer — Searching and exporting activity
- Statistics & Reports — Dashboard and usage metrics
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