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# Which Problems Are Solved naming inconsistencies: Configuration <-> Settings # How the Problems Are Solved # Additional Changes # Additional Context - Closes #11282
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---
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title: Management Console
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sidebar_label: Management Console
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---
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## Overview
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The ZITADEL Management Console is the web-based Dashboard UI designed to facilitate the management and administration of ZITADEL resources and settings. It serves as a central hub where [Administrators](/concepts/structure/administrators) can perform tasks related to identity and access management, configure authentication methods, and manage the organization's infrastructure.
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While the Management Console is primarily a tool for administrators, it can also be accessed by end-users to manage their own profiles (e.g., password reset, MFA setup), unless you [restrict access](/guides/solution-scenarios/restrict-console) to build your own custom UI.
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## Accessing the Management Console
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The management console is available by navigating to the [Custom Domain](/concepts/features/custom-domain) of your instance and appending the path `/ui/console`.
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## Navigation and Context
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When logged in, you are greeted by the home page, which allows you to set shortcuts to frequently used settings and projects.
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### Context Switcher
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ZITADEL is a multi-tenant system. The Management Console features a **Context Switcher** in the **top-left** corner. This allows you to switch between the different **Organizations** you manage.
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Depending on your use case:
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* **B2C:** You might stick to your global organization.
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* **B2B:** You will frequently switch between multiple organizations to manage specific customer settings.
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<img
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src="/docs/img/guides/console/contextswitcher.png"
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alt="Context switcher"
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width="400px"
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/>
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To understand how to structure your organizations, read our [Solution Scenario](/guides/solution-scenarios/configurations) guides.
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## Key Capabilities
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The Management Console enables administrators to perform the following critical tasks:
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1. **Default Settings:** Administrators can configure global system defaults. This includes authentication methods, security policies (like password complexity or lockout policies), and other system-wide parameters.
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2. **Resource Management:** Create, update, and delete essential resources such as [Organizations](./organizations-overview), [Projects](./projects-overview), and [Applications](./applications-overview).
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3. **User Management:** Manage the lifecycle of [User accounts](./users-overview). This includes creating new users, updating profiles, resetting passwords, and deactivating accounts.
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4. **Access Control:** Define and manage permissions. Administrators can assign [Roles](/guides/manage/console/roles) to users and configure fine-grained access controls for specific resources.
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5. **Administrator Assignment:** Delegate administrative tasks by assigning **Administrator** roles (e.g., Org Owner, Project Owner) to specific users, ensuring proper oversight and segregation of duties.
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6. **Customization and Branding:** Customize the look and feel of ZITADEL. You can upload custom logos, select color schemes, and apply [branding](/guides/manage/customize/branding) to match your corporate identity.
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7. **Audit Logging:** Access [Audit Logs](/concepts/features/audit-trail) to track user activity and setting changes. This is essential for monitoring security events and maintaining regulatory compliance.
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## Security and Restrictions
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### Prevent Management Console Access
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In many implementations, specifically white-label B2C scenarios, you may want to prevent end-users from accessing the generic ZITADEL Management Console entirely.
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Administrators can restrict access to the management console, forcing users to interact only with your own applications or custom user interfaces.
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Please follow the [Restrict Management Console Access guide](/guides/solution-scenarios/restrict-console) to achieve this.
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## References
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* [Administrator Roles Concept](/concepts/structure/administrators)
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