Quick Start Guide for Admins

As an admin, you have full access to manage the platform, create hosts, and oversee all tournaments. This guide will help you get started.

Admin Responsibilities

As an admin, you can:

• Create and manage hosts
• Assign staff to hosts
• Manage all tournaments across all hosts
• Configure global system settings
• Manage users and permissions

Getting Started

Step 1: Create Your First Host

1. Navigate to Admin Dashboard → Hosts
2. Click "Create New Host"
3. Fill in the host information:
   • Display Name: The name of your organization (e.g., "LCS")
   • Slug: URL-friendly identifier (e.g., "lcs")
   • Tagline: Short description
   • Description: Full description of the host
   • Contact Email: Contact information
4. Upload a logo (optional)
5. Click "Create Host"

Step 2: Configure Host Settings

After creating a host, you'll want to customize it:

1. Go to the host's settings page
2. Configure Theme Customization:
   • Primary and secondary colors
   • Card and section backgrounds
   • Layout preferences
3. Set up Social Links (Twitter, Discord, etc.)
4. Customize Public Pages (Landing, Tournaments, Teams, Matches)

See Host Customization for detailed instructions.

Step 3: Assign Staff

You can assign staff members to help manage hosts:

1. Go to Admin Dashboard → Users
2. Find the user you want to assign
3. Assign them to the host with the "Staff" role
4. They'll now have access to manage that host's tournaments

See User Management for more details.

Common Admin Tasks

Managing Hosts

• View All Hosts: Admin Dashboard → Hosts
• Edit Host Settings: Navigate to host → Settings
• View Host Tournaments: Navigate to host → Tournaments

Managing Tournaments

• View All Tournaments: Admin Dashboard → Tournaments
• Filter by Host: Use the host filter dropdown
• Manage Tournament: Click on a tournament to view details

Managing Users

• View All Users: Admin Dashboard → Users
• Assign Staff: Edit user → Assign to host
• Change Roles: Edit user → Change role

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first host, you can:

• Learn about Host Management
• Set up Tournament Management
• Configure User Permissions

Tips for Admins

1. Organize by Host: Create separate hosts for different organizations or leagues
2. Delegate to Staff: Assign staff members to manage specific hosts
3. Monitor Activity: Regularly check tournaments and matches across all hosts
4. Keep Settings Updated: Review and update global settings as needed

Need Help?

• Check the Admin Documentation section
• Review User Management guides
• Contact support if you need assistance

Good luck managing your platform!