Managing Hosts

Learn how to view, edit, and manage hosts in the platform. This guide covers host management from an administrative perspective.

Host Management Overview

Host management allows administrators and staff to:

• View all hosts in the system
• Create new hosts
• Edit existing hosts
• Configure host settings
• Assign staff to hosts
• Manage host permissions

Accessing Host Management

For Administrators

1. Log in as an administrator
2. Navigate to Admin Dashboard
3. Click "Host Management" in the navigation
4. View all hosts in the system

For Staff

Staff members can manage hosts they're assigned to:

1. Log in as staff
2. Navigate to your dashboard
3. Select a host from your managed hosts list
4. Access host settings and management

Viewing Hosts

Host List

The host management page displays:

• Display Name: Public name of the host
• Slug: URL identifier
• Status: Active/Inactive (if applicable)
• Tournament Count: Number of tournaments
• Actions: Edit, Settings, Delete options

Host Details

Click on a host to view:

• Basic information (name, slug, tagline)
• Settings and configuration
• Tournament list
• Team list
• Staff assignments

Editing Hosts

Basic Information

Edit host information:

1. Navigate to Host Management
2. Click "Edit" on the host you want to modify
3. Update display name, tagline, or description
4. Note: Slug cannot be changed after creation
5. Click "Save" to apply changes

Settings

Configure host settings:

1. Navigate to Host Settings (/admin/hosts/[slug]/settings)
2. Update contact information
3. Configure social media links
4. Upload or change logo
5. Customize theme and branding
6. Save changes

Host Permissions

Administrator Access

Administrators can:

• Create new hosts
• Edit any host
• Delete hosts (with caution)
• Assign staff to hosts
• Access all host settings

Staff Access

Staff members can:

• Manage hosts they're assigned to
• Edit host settings (if permitted)
• Create tournaments for assigned hosts
• Manage teams and matches

Host Access

Host users can:

• Manage their own host
• Configure settings
• Create tournaments
• Manage content

Assigning Staff to Hosts

To assign staff members to manage a host:

1. Navigate to User Management
2. Find the staff member
3. Assign them to the host with appropriate role
4. Staff member can now access that host

See User Assignments for detailed instructions.

Host Organization

Multiple Hosts

If you manage multiple hosts:

• Each host is independent
• Hosts have separate tournaments, teams, and settings
• Staff can be assigned to multiple hosts
• Each host has its own public pages

Best Practices

• Naming: Use clear, descriptive names
• Slugs: Choose memorable, URL-friendly slugs
• Organization: Group related hosts logically
• Documentation: Keep notes on host purposes and settings

Host Settings Overview

Each host has configurable settings:

Basic Settings

• Display name and slug
• Tagline and description
• Contact information

Branding

• Logo upload
• Brand colors
• Theme customization

Customization

• Theme colors and layout
• Per-page settings
• Content visibility

Social Media

• Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook
• YouTube, Twitch, Discord links

Common Tasks

Creating a New Host

1. Click "Create Host"
2. Enter display name and slug
3. Configure basic settings
4. Set up branding
5. Assign staff (if needed)

See Creating a Host for details.

Updating Host Information

1. Navigate to host settings
2. Update information as needed
3. Save changes
4. Changes apply immediately

Changing Host Branding

1. Navigate to host settings
2. Go to branding section
3. Upload new logo or update colors
4. Save changes
5. Preview on public pages

Troubleshooting

"Cannot edit host"

• Verify you have admin or staff permissions
• Check if you're assigned to this host (for staff)
• Contact administrator if issues persist

"Slug already exists"

• Slugs must be unique
• Choose a different slug
• Check if host already exists

"Settings not saving"

• Check all required fields are filled
• Verify you have edit permissions
• Try refreshing and saving again

Related Articles

• Creating a Host
• Host Settings
• User Assignments
• User Roles