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Admin Dashboard Usage Guide

This guide walks you through using the MongoNext admin dashboard to manage your app's content and users.

1. Accessing the Dashboard​

  • Log in with an admin account.
  • Navigate to /admin in your app to access the dashboard.

2. Navigating the Dashboard​

  • Use the sidebar or top navigation to switch between Products, Categories, Users, Blog Posts, and Analytics.
  • Dashboard widgets provide a quick overview of key metrics.

3. Managing Products​

  • Click Products in the sidebar.
  • To add a product: Click Add Product, fill in the form, and submit.
  • To edit: Click the edit icon next to a product, update fields, and save.
  • To delete: Click the delete icon and confirm.

4. Managing Categories​

  • Click Categories in the sidebar.
  • Add, edit, or delete categories as needed.
  • Assign products or blog posts to categories for better organization.

5. Managing Users​

  • Click Users in the sidebar.
  • View all registered users and their roles.
  • Change user roles (user/admin) or deactivate accounts as needed.

6. Managing Blog Posts​

  • Click Blog Posts in the sidebar.
  • Add, edit, or delete blog posts.
  • Use markdown for rich content and add tags for organization.

7. Bulk Actions​

  • Select multiple items (products, users, posts) using checkboxes.
  • Use the bulk actions menu to delete or update status for all selected items.

8. Analytics & Widgets​

  • View dashboard widgets for real-time stats (orders, users, posts, etc.).
  • Use filters and date ranges to drill down into data.

9. Tips & Best Practices​

  • Only admin users can access the dashboard and perform management actions.
  • Use search and filters to quickly find items.
  • Regularly review user roles and permissions for security.
  • Always confirm destructive actions (deletes, bulk updates).

For more details on each feature, see the relevant sections in this documentation.