Administrator Role

The system administrator has the highest level of access in Mentor LMS, with comprehensive control over all aspects of the platform.

Administrator Dashboard

After logging in as an administrator, you'll have access to a powerful dashboard that provides quick access to key metrics and platform management features.

Administrator Capabilities

User Management

• Manage All Users: Create, view, edit, and deactivate user accounts
• Role Assignment: Assign or change user roles (admin, instructor, student)
• Instructor Applications: Review and approve applications from users wanting to become instructors
• User Verification: Verify user identities and credentials when required

Content Management

• Course Oversight: View, approve, edit, or remove any course on the platform
• Exam Management: Oversee all exams, approve, edit, or remove exam content
• Category Management: Create and organize course and exam categories and subcategories
• Featured Content: Select courses and exams to highlight on the homepage
• Quality Control: Ensure all content meets platform standards
• Lesson Resources: Monitor and manage downloadable resources across all courses

Financial Administration

• Payment Gateway Setup: Configure payment processing services (PayPal, Stripe, Mollie, Paystack)
• Transaction Monitoring: View and manage all financial transactions for courses and exams
• Revenue Reports: Access detailed reports on platform earnings from all sources
• Instructor Payouts: Set commission rates and manage instructor payments
• Refund Processing: Handle student refund requests when necessary
• Coupon Management: Create and manage discount codes for courses and exams
• Analytics Dashboard: Track enrollment and revenue metrics across the platform

System Configuration

• Site Settings: Configure general platform settings

  • System Information (Site name, description, etc.)
  • Homepage selection and customization
  • Contact information and social media links

• Technical Settings:

  • Storage configuration (local or AWS S3)
  • SMTP email settings
  • Google Authentication setup
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 configuration for login and registration security
  • Zoom integration for live classes
  • Default theme and language selection
  • System maintenance and updates

Platform Customization

• Appearance Settings: Customize the look and feel of the platform

  • Upload logo and favicon
  • Customize color schemes
  • Manage homepage sections and content
  • Set default theme for the platform

• Page Management: Edit and organize site pages

  • Create and modify static pages
  • Configure footer links and content
  • Manage legal documents (Terms of Service, Privacy Policy)

Multi-Language Management

• Language System: Comprehensive internationalization controls
  • Add and manage multiple languages
  • Set default platform language
  • Configure RTL/LTR text direction for each language
  • Translation editor with organized group sections
  • Language activation and deactivation

Certificate & Marksheet System

• Certificate Template Builder: Create custom certificate designs
• Marksheet Template Builder: Design custom academic marksheets
• Template Management: Update and modify existing templates
• Default Selection: Set default certificate and marksheet templates
• Template Variables: Configure dynamic fields (student name, course, date, etc.)

Analytics & Reporting

• User Analytics: Track user registration and engagement across all roles
• Course Analytics: Monitor course enrollment and completion rates
• Exam Analytics: Track exam enrollments, attempts, and performance metrics
• Revenue Analytics: Analyze financial performance and trends from courses and exams
• Instructor Statistics: View comprehensive instructor performance data
• System Reports: Generate custom reports for decision-making

Security & Maintenance

• Security Features:

  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration for login and registration
  • Session management and security controls
  • Role-based access control
  • User verification and authentication

• Maintenance Panel: Comprehensive system management tools

  • Application Update System: Built-in version management and updates
  • Backup Management: Create and schedule automatic backups
  • Restore Functionality: Restore system from previous backups
  • System Reboot: Maintenance mode controls with admin verification
  • Recovery Tools: System diagnostics and repair utilities
  • Cache Management: Secure cache clearing without affecting user sessions
  • Installer Refresh: Resolve installation issues with one click
  • Always Accessible: Maintenance panel remains available during system issues

As an administrator, you are the backbone of the Mentor LMS platform. Your role ensures that all users—both instructors and students—have a smooth, secure, and productive experience while using the system.