How the admin sidebar is organized.
Signing in
Staff users sign in at /admin or /login. After authentication you land on the Dashboard with shortcuts to common tasks.
Main sidebar areas
| Section | What you do here |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Overview stats, recent activity, quick links |
| Content | Entries grouped by content type; content types and content lists |
| Pages | Standalone site pages with block builder |
| Media | Uploads, folders, asset picker |
| Commerce | Orders, coupons, shipping, tax, commerce settings |
| Appearance | Themes and menus |
| Extensions | Plugins — install, activate, settings |
| Tools | Blueprints, config sync, import/export, maintenance, site health |
| Settings | Global site configuration |
| System | Users, roles, API keys, updates |
Plugin screens
Active plugins add items under Extensions. When nested_admin_nav is set in plugin.json, the plugin may appear as its own nested group (e.g. Knowledge Base articles under Extensions).
Breadcrumbs and context
Most admin screens show breadcrumbs at the top (e.g. Content → Blog → Edit entry). Use breadcrumbs to navigate back without losing context.
Permissions and hidden items
Menu items you cannot access are hidden entirely—not shown as disabled links. If you expect a screen but do not see it, ask an administrator to grant the relevant permission.
Keyboard and UX tips
- Use the sticky save bar at the bottom of long edit forms.
- Media picker opens in a modal from featured image and richtext fields.
- Flash messages at the top confirm saves, errors, and validation issues.