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Administrator Tools

The Administrator Tools provide comprehensive management capabilities for configuring and maintaining your ShiftLog installation. Access to these tools requires administrator permissions.

Administration

• User Management
  Create, edit, and manage user accounts and permissions.

• User Group Management
  Organize users into logical groups for easier more granular permissions.

• Application Settings
  Configure system-wide options and customize the application.

• API Audit Logs
  Monitor and track API endpoint access and usage.

Lists

• Work Order Types
  Define and manage categories of work orders.

• Tag Management
  Create and manage color-coded tags for organizing work orders.

• Data Lists
  Manage customizable dropdown lists used throughout the application.

• Employee Management
  Maintain a list of employees for work orders, shifts, and timesheets.

• Equipment Management
  Manage vehicles, tools, and other equipment.

• Location Management
  Maintain predefined locations for quick selection.

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Best Practices

Regular Maintenance

• Review and update user permissions regularly.
• Remove inactive users and equipment.
• Keep data lists current and relevant.
• Archive or delete obsolete work order types.

Data Consistency

• Use descriptive names for all entities.
• Never change the meaning of list items when updating them.
• Maintain consistent naming conventions.
• Document custom settings and configurations.
• Train users on proper data entry procedures.

Security

• Use strong passwords for user accounts.
• Assign minimum necessary permissions.
• Regularly audit user access and activities.
• Keep the application and integrations up to date.