Admin Tools

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Instance admins have access to advanced tools for managing users, extensions, and the overall health of the Bonfire instance.

User Management

  • View, manage, or remove user accounts from the Instance members section.
  • Promote users to moderator or admin roles.
  • Manage invites and registration settings.

Instance Settings

  • Edit general configuration, default user preferences, and resource usage limits.
  • In General Config, you can set:
    • Instance name, icon, description, etc
    • Set federation and privacy options, such as enabling/disabling federation, hiding member counts, and limiting sign-ups.
    • Resource limits (max file upload size, max number of profiles per account, etc)
  • In Default user preferences you can set default values for new users (such as language, theme, notification settings, and more).
    Users can override these defaults in their own preferences and profile settings.
  • Terms such as moderation policies and code of conduct

Circles, Roles & Boundaries

  • Organize admins, moderators, and more into circles.
  • Assign roles and permissions for each circle or user.
  • Manage and import/export blocklists.

Advanced Monitoring and Maintenance

  • Access real-time metrics and logs via the LiveDashboard at /admin/system/.
  • Monitor queued jobs (e.g. federation, media processing) by clickig on Oban in the LiveDashboard. <!-- - Browse and edit database data via LiveAdmin at /admin/system/data. -->
  • Profile performance with Orion at /admin/system/orion.
  • Use Web Observer for alternative metrics at /admin/system/wobserver.

Tips

  • Keep your instance updated for security and new features.
  • Regularly review user and moderation activity.
  • Use admin tools to support your community’s needs.

For setup and deployment, see Running Your Own Instance.
For moderation, see Moderator Tools.