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title: "Getting Started with Admin Dashboard"
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slug: "admin-getting-started"
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name: "Getting Started Guide"
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author: "Documentation Team"
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author_id: "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440002"
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content_type: "documentation"
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content_format: "markdown"
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container: "main"
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state: "published"
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require_login: false
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date_init: "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z"
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date_end: null
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published_at: "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z"
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tags: ["guide", "documentation", "admin", "getting-started"]
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category: "Documentation"
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featured_image: "/images/admin-guide.jpg"
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excerpt: "Complete guide to getting started with the admin dashboard. Learn user management, content creation, and system administration."
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seo_title: "Admin Dashboard Getting Started Guide - Complete Tutorial"
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seo_description: "Master the admin dashboard with our comprehensive getting started guide. User management, content creation, roles, and more."
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allow_comments: true
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sort_order: 1
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metadata:
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reading_time: "8 minutes"
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difficulty: "beginner"
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language: "en"
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version: "1.0"
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---
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# Getting Started with Admin Dashboard
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Welcome to the comprehensive admin dashboard guide! This documentation will help you master all aspects of system administration, from user management to content creation.
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## Table of Contents
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1. [Dashboard Overview](#dashboard-overview)
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2. [User Management](#user-management)
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3. [Role-Based Access Control](#role-based-access-control)
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4. [Content Management](#content-management)
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5. [System Settings](#system-settings)
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6. [Best Practices](#best-practices)
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## Dashboard Overview
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The admin dashboard provides a centralized interface for managing your application. Key features include:
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### Main Dashboard Features
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- **📊 Analytics Overview** - Real-time statistics and metrics
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- **👥 User Management** - Create, edit, and manage user accounts
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- **🔐 Role Management** - Configure permissions and access levels
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- **📝 Content Management** - Create and publish content
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- **⚙️ System Settings** - Configure application settings
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### Navigation
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The sidebar navigation provides quick access to all admin functions:
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```
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Admin Dashboard
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├── Dashboard (Overview & Stats)
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├── Users (User Management)
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├── Roles (Permission Management)
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├── Content (Content Management)
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└── Settings (System Configuration)
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```
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## User Management
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### Creating New Users
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1. Navigate to **Admin → Users**
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2. Click **"Add New User"**
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3. Fill in the required information:
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- **Email Address** (required)
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- **Display Name** (required)
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- **Password** (auto-generated or custom)
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- **Roles** (select appropriate permissions)
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4. Click **"Create User"**
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### User Status Management
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Users can have different status levels:
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| Status | Description | Actions Available |
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|--------|-------------|-------------------|
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| **Active** | Full access to assigned features | Edit, Suspend, Delete |
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| **Inactive** | Account exists but login disabled | Activate, Edit, Delete |
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| **Suspended** | Temporary restriction | Activate, Edit, Delete |
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| **Pending** | Awaiting email verification | Resend Invite, Delete |
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### Bulk Operations
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Select multiple users to perform bulk actions:
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- ✅ **Activate** multiple accounts
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- ❌ **Suspend** accounts temporarily
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- 🗑️ **Delete** accounts permanently
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- 📧 **Send** notification emails
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## Role-Based Access Control
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### Understanding Roles
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The system uses hierarchical role-based access control (RBAC):
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```
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Super Admin
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├── Admin
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│ ├── Editor
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│ │ └── Author
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│ │ └── Contributor
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│ └── Moderator
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└── User (Default)
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```
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### Creating Custom Roles
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1. Go to **Admin → Roles**
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2. Click **"Create New Role"**
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3. Configure role settings:
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- **Role Name** (e.g., "Content Editor")
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- **Description** (role purpose)
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- **Permissions** (select specific capabilities)
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- **Inheritance** (optional parent role)
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### Permission Categories
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| Category | Description | Example Permissions |
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|----------|-------------|-------------------|
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| **User Management** | Control over user accounts | `create_user`, `edit_user`, `delete_user` |
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| **Content Management** | Content creation and editing | `create_content`, `publish_content`, `delete_content` |
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| **System Administration** | System-level configuration | `manage_settings`, `view_logs`, `backup_data` |
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| **Analytics** | Access to metrics and reports | `view_analytics`, `export_reports` |
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## Content Management
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### Content Types
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The system supports multiple content types:
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- **📝 Blog Posts** - Articles and news updates
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- **📄 Pages** - Static content pages
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- **📚 Documentation** - Technical guides and manuals
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- **🎓 Tutorials** - Step-by-step instructions
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- **📰 Articles** - Long-form content
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### Creating Content
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1. Navigate to **Admin → Content**
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2. Click **"Create Content"**
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3. Choose content type and format
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4. Fill in content details:
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#### Basic Information
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- **Title** - Content headline
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- **Slug** - URL-friendly identifier
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- **Content** - Main content body
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- **Author** - Content creator
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#### Metadata
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- **Tags** - Comma-separated keywords
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- **Category** - Content classification
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- **Featured Image** - Optional header image
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- **Excerpt** - Brief content summary
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#### SEO Optimization
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- **SEO Title** - Search engine title
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- **SEO Description** - Meta description
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- **Keywords** - Search optimization terms
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#### Publication Settings
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- **State** - Draft, Published, Scheduled, Archived
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- **Publication Date** - When to publish
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- **Access Control** - Public or login required
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- **Comments** - Enable/disable user comments
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### Content States Workflow
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Draft → Review → Published
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↓ ↓ ↓
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Edit Reject Schedule
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↓ ↓ ↓
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Save Draft Archive
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```
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### File Upload Support
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Upload content files directly:
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- **Markdown** (.md, .markdown) - Processed with frontmatter
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- **HTML** (.html) - Direct HTML content
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- **Text** (.txt) - Plain text content
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- **Images** - JPG, PNG, WebP for featured images
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## System Settings
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### General Configuration
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- **Site Information** - Name, description, contact details
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- **Localization** - Language and timezone settings
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- **Email Configuration** - SMTP settings for notifications
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- **Security Settings** - Password policies, session timeout
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### Database Management
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- **Backup Schedule** - Automated backup configuration
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- **Data Export** - Export user and content data
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- **Migration Tools** - Database version management
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- **Performance Monitoring** - Query optimization insights
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## Best Practices
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### Security
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1. **Strong Passwords** - Enforce password complexity requirements
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2. **Regular Backups** - Schedule automated database backups
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3. **Role Principle** - Assign minimum necessary permissions
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4. **Activity Monitoring** - Review admin activity logs regularly
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5. **Two-Factor Authentication** - Enable 2FA for admin accounts
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### Content Management
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1. **Consistent Naming** - Use clear, descriptive titles and slugs
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2. **SEO Optimization** - Complete all meta fields for better search ranking
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3. **Regular Reviews** - Audit published content for accuracy
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4. **Version Control** - Keep drafts when making major changes
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5. **Media Organization** - Use consistent file naming and organization
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### User Management
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1. **Onboarding Process** - Establish clear user setup procedures
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2. **Regular Audits** - Review user accounts and permissions quarterly
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3. **Documentation** - Maintain clear role and permission documentation
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4. **Training Materials** - Provide user guides for different roles
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5. **Support Channels** - Establish clear escalation procedures
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## Troubleshooting
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### Common Issues
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**Q: Can't access admin dashboard**
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- Verify user has admin role assigned
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- Check authentication status
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- Clear browser cache and cookies
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**Q: Content not publishing**
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- Verify publication date/time
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- Check content state (should be "Published")
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- Ensure user has publish permissions
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**Q: User account creation failing**
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- Check email format validity
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- Verify password meets requirements
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- Ensure email address isn't already registered
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**Q: Role permissions not working**
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- Clear user session cache
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- Verify role has correct permissions
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- Check for role inheritance conflicts
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### Getting Help
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For additional support:
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- 📚 **Documentation** - Complete guides and API reference
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- 💬 **Community Forum** - User discussions and solutions
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- 🎫 **Support Tickets** - Direct technical support
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- 📧 **Email Support** - admin-support@yourapp.com
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## Next Steps
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Now that you understand the basics:
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1. **Explore Features** - Try creating content and managing users
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2. **Customize Settings** - Configure the system for your needs
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3. **Train Your Team** - Share this guide with other administrators
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4. **Stay Updated** - Check for system updates and new features
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---
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*This guide covers the essential admin dashboard features. For advanced topics, see our [Advanced Administration Guide](advanced-admin-guide.md).*
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**Last Updated**: January 15, 2024
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**Version**: 1.0
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**Authors**: Documentation Team |