Administrators

Osclass provides an administrator management system that allows you to create and manage admin users with different levels of access. Admins can oversee various aspects of the platform, while moderators have restricted access for managing listings and content moderation.

Managing Administrators

Administrators can be added, edited, and removed from the backoffice.

Manage administrators
Manage administrators

To access the administrator management section:

  • Navigate to Admins.
  • A list of existing administrators will be displayed, with options to edit or delete each entry.

Adding a New Administrator

To create a new admin account:

  • Click Add Admin.
  • Fill in the following details:
    • Name: Full name of the administrator.
    • Username: Unique login identifier.
    • Email: Administrator's email address.
    • Password: A secure password for the account.
    • Confirm Password: Re-enter the password for verification.
    • Admin Type: Choose between Administrator and Moderator.
    • Your Current Password: For security verification, enter your current admin password.
  • Click Save to create the account.
Add/edit admin
Add/edit admin

Admin Roles and Permissions

There are two types of admin users in Osclass:

  • Administrator: Has full control over the backoffice, including site settings, listings, users, and plugins.
  • Moderator: Has limited access, primarily to moderate listings, comments, and media.

Moderator Extra Access

Moderators can be granted additional access beyond the default permissions.

Moderator special access
Moderator special access

You can specify extra access by entering:

  • File Paths (e.g., instant_messenger/admin/configure.php, business_profile/admin/profiles.php)
  • Route Names (e.g., google_maps_settings, anr-admin-settings)

Editing an Administrator

To update an admin profile:

  • Go to Settings > Administrators.
  • Click Edit next to the admin account.
  • Modify details such as name, email, or password.
  • Click Save to apply the changes.

Resetting Password

Admins can reset their passwords by entering a new password and confirming it. To update the password:

  • Go to Edit your profile.
  • Enter a new password and confirm it.
  • Enter your current password for verification.
  • Click Save.

Deleting an Administrator

To remove an admin:

  • Navigate to Admins.
  • Select the admin(s) using the checkboxes.
  • Click Delete and confirm the action.

Note: The currently logged-in administrator cannot delete their own account.

Bulk Actions

Osclass allows administrators to perform bulk actions for easier management:

  • Enable or Disable multiple admin accounts.
  • Delete multiple admins at once.

Conclusion

Managing administrator accounts properly ensures the security and efficiency of your Osclass platform. Assign roles carefully and regularly review access permissions to maintain system integrity.