# Admin Interface Overview The administration panel is your command center for managing the Chamilo platform. Access it by clicking **Administration** Admin in the sidebar. ## Administration Dashboard ![The administration dashboard showing functional blocks for Users, Courses, Sessions, and Settings](https://3870221420-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSHilSeDtvDev0n1c7wbJ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-08cf99b71149399aa7bc8a942115cb4b475826d2%2Fadmin-dashboard-overview.png?alt=media) The admin dashboard is organized into functional blocks. Each block groups related management tools: ### Users * **User list** — View, search, edit, and manage all users on the platform * **Add a user** — Create individual user accounts * **User groups** — Manage groups of users for organizational purposes * **Classes** — Manage user classes for bulk session enrollment ### Courses * **Course list** — View and manage all courses on the platform * **Create a course** — Create a new course * **Course categories** — Organize courses into categories for the catalog ### Sessions * **Session list** — View and manage training sessions * **Create a session** — Set up a new session with courses and enrollment * **Session categories** — Organize sessions into categories * **Careers and promotions** — Manage career paths and promotion workflows ### Platform Settings * **Configuration settings** — Access the comprehensive platform settings panel with categories for portal, courses, sessions, users, security, and more ### Plugins * **Manage plugins** — Install, activate, configure, and deactivate platform plugins ### Authentication * **Configure authentication** — Set up OAuth2, LDAP, CAS, and other external authentication providers ### System * **System status** — Check PHP configuration, database status, and server health * **Archive cleanup** — Manage temporary files and caches * **Backups** — Database and course backup tools ### Branding * **Color themes** — Customize the platform's visual appearance * **Portal customization** — Configure portal homepage, news, and branding elements Each section is covered in detail in its corresponding chapter of this guide.