Admin Documentation

This directory contains documentation for administrative features and system management in the Plings platform.

Contents

Core Admin Systems

Permission & Access Management

Specialized Consoles

Admin System Architecture

The Plings admin system uses a three-tier architecture:

1. Admin Dashboard (/admin)

  • Target Users: Plings business administrators
  • Purpose: Cross-organization management and business operations
  • Features: User management, billing, content moderation, analytics
  • Access: Plings Admin or System Owner roles

2. Developer Console (/dev)

  • Target Users: Plings developers and technical staff
  • Purpose: Technical debugging, API testing, and system diagnostics
  • Features: GraphQL playground, performance monitoring, log viewing
  • Access: Plings Developer or System Owner roles

3. Super Admin Console (/super)

  • Target Users: System owners only
  • Purpose: Critical security operations and emergency controls
  • Features: Security monitoring, incident response, HSM management
  • Access: System Owner role only (highest security)

Key Features

Business Operations

  • Cross-Organization Management: Manage multiple organizations from a single interface
  • Billing & Invoicing: Automated billing and payment processing
  • Content Moderation: User-generated content oversight and quality control
  • Analytics & Reporting: Business intelligence and performance metrics

Technical Operations

  • API Testing: GraphQL playground and API debugging tools
  • Performance Monitoring: Real-time system performance tracking
  • System Diagnostics: Comprehensive system health monitoring
  • Development Tools: Debugging and development workflow tools

Security Operations

  • Incident Response: Automated security incident management
  • HSM Management: Hardware Security Module operations
  • Emergency Controls: Critical system emergency procedures
  • Compliance Monitoring: Regulatory compliance tracking

Implementation Status

✅ Implemented

  • Complete route structure with protection
  • Three-tier layout system with distinct themes
  • Core dashboard pages with working functionality
  • Permission-based access control
  • Comprehensive documentation

🚧 In Development

  • User management and organization controls
  • Advanced billing and analytics features
  • Performance monitoring and diagnostics
  • Security incident response system

📋 Planned

  • Wallet lifecycle management
  • HSM integration and key management
  • Advanced security operations
  • Compliance automation tools

For Frontend Developers

Admin interface requirements:

  1. Permission Verification: Check user roles and abilities before rendering
  2. Confirmation Dialogs: Implement safety confirmations for destructive actions
  3. Audit Logging: Ensure all admin actions are logged
  4. Error Handling: Provide clear error messages and recovery options
  5. Responsive Design: Support mobile access for emergency operations

Component Structure

src/components/admin/
├── layouts/           # Layout components for each admin level
├── shared/           # Shared components (route protection, etc.)
└── pages/            # Page components for each admin function

Route Protection

// Route protection examples
<Route path="/admin" element={<AdminRoute />} />
<Route path="/dev" element={<DevRoute />} />
<Route path="/super" element={<SuperAdminRoute />} />

For Backend Developers

Admin API requirements:

  1. Enhanced Security: Multi-layer authentication and authorization
  2. Comprehensive Logging: Detailed audit trails for all operations
  3. Data Validation: Strict input validation and sanitization
  4. Performance Optimization: Efficient queries for large datasets
  5. Error Handling: Detailed error responses for troubleshooting

GraphQL Integration

  • Admin-specific resolvers with permission checks
  • Audit logging for all mutations
  • Performance monitoring for admin queries
  • Rate limiting for admin operations

Security Architecture

Access Control

  • Role-Based Access Control: Three-tier permission system
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: Required for super admin access
  • Session Management: Timeout controls and monitoring
  • IP Restrictions: Configurable access controls

Audit & Compliance

  • Complete Audit Trail: All admin actions logged
  • Regulatory Compliance: SOX, ISO-27001, GDPR compliance
  • Data Protection: Encryption and privacy controls
  • Incident Response: Automated security incident management

Emergency Procedures

  • System Lockdown: Emergency system isolation
  • Key Rotation: Emergency cryptographic key rotation
  • Incident Response: Structured emergency response procedures
  • Recovery Operations: System recovery and restoration

Integration Points

Admin features integrate with:

  • Authentication System: JWT-based role and ability verification
  • Organization Management: Multi-tenant data access and isolation
  • Object Management: System-wide object operations and lifecycle
  • Audit System: Comprehensive activity tracking and compliance
  • Notification System: Real-time alerts and administrative notifications
  • Security Systems: HSM integration and security monitoring

Getting Started

  1. Set Up Permissions: Ensure user has appropriate admin role
  2. Access Admin Interface: Navigate to appropriate admin console
  3. Review Documentation: Read relevant admin documentation
  4. Test Functionality: Verify admin features work correctly
  5. Configure Security: Set up appropriate security controls

For detailed implementation guides, see the individual admin system documentation files.