Administration Overview
Manage your organization settings, users, and system configuration.
Admin Access
Who Can Access
- Organization admins have full access
- Team leads may have limited settings access
- Agents cannot access admin settings
Getting to Settings
Click Settings in the main navigation (gear icon).
Key Admin Areas
Organization Settings
Core configuration:
- Organization name and branding
- Business hours
- Default timezone
- Support email addresses
User Management
Team administration:
- Add/remove users
- Assign roles
- Manage permissions
- Team structure
Channel Configuration
Support channel setup:
- Email configuration
- Widget customization
- Integration connections
Automation Rules
Workflow configuration:
- Automations
- SLA policies
- Assignment rules
- Escalations
Data Management
Data and security:
- Export data
- Data retention
- Privacy settings
Quick Links
| Area | What You'll Configure |
|---|---|
| Organization | Name, branding, defaults |
| Users | Team members, roles, teams |
| Business Hours | Availability schedules |
| Widget | Customer-facing widget |
| Notifications | Alert preferences |
Common Admin Tasks
Adding a New Team Member
- Go to Settings → Users
- Click + Invite User
- Enter email
- Select role
- Send invitation
Changing Business Hours
- Go to Settings → Business Hours
- Edit schedule
- Add holidays
- Save changes
Updating Widget Appearance
- Go to Settings → Widget
- Customize colors/text
- Preview changes
- Save and publish
Settings Organization
Settings are grouped into categories:
General
- Organization profile
- Branding
- Business hours
Team
- Users
- Teams
- Roles & permissions
Channels
- Widget
- Integrations
Workflows
- Automations
- Macros
- SLAs
Data
- Exports
- Imports
- Security
Best Practices
Regular Reviews
Periodically review:
- User access (quarterly)
- Business hours (before holidays)
- Automations (monthly)
Document Changes
Keep track of:
- Configuration changes
- When changes were made
- Why changes were made
Test Before Production
When possible:
- Test new settings
- Verify automations work
- Preview widget changes