# Get to know the Admin dashboard

https://help.circle.so/p/basics/getting-started/get-to-know-the-admin-dashboard

Category: [Basics](https://help.circle.so/p/basics) › [Getting started](https://help.circle.so/p/basics/getting-started)

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_Last updated: February 13, 2026_

Admin dashboard is a central hub for community admins that brings together the most important tools, actions and information in one place.

In this guide, we’ll explore the tools available in the admin dashboard and how they help you manage your community.

## About the Admin dashboard

The admin dashboard helps you stay informed and take action without navigating between multiple areas of Circle. It brings key information into one place so you can quickly understand what’s happening and decide what to work on next.

To access the dashboard, click your community name or logo (or the dropdown next to it) and select **Dashboard**. From here, you can:

- Review key analytics across audience, engagement, marketing, websites, payments, and [**Discover**](https://help.circle.so/p/basics/getting-started/get-to-know-circle-discover) over a 7-day or 4-week period.

- Return to recently edited content, such as posts or events, so you can pick up where you left off.

- Stay up to date with the latest news Circle.

- Access helpful resources, including the Knowledge base, customer community, migration services, and Circle Academy.

- Find links to download the Circle app or your branded apps.

### Availability

The admin dashboard is available to admins of communities across all Circle plans.

### Device support

You can access the admin dashboard through web browsers and the Circle desktop app.

## **Onboarding**

If you haven’t completed all the steps of the Getting started checklist, the dashboard will include any incomplete steps at the top of the page with a button to complete the action, or mark it complete.

## **Analytics**

The analytics section brings high-level performance insights into one place, giving you a quick snapshot of how different parts of your community performed over the last seven days or last four weeks.

Select a domain to quickly review the data, and click **See more** to navigate to the relevant community analytics page for deeper insights.

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To view analytics for a different time period, click the dropdown menu at the top-right corner of the **Analytics** section and select **Last 7 days** or **Last 4 weeks**.

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If you haven’t used a particular domain yet, the dashboard displays a call to action (CTA) to help you get started. Click create to start setting setting up a space, paywall or post.

 ![](https://assets-v2.circle.so/sd2tgxiffx25boudtl8qe9peqr5z)

📚 Learn more about [**Community analytics**](https://help.circle.so/p/administration/analytics) at the provided link.

## **Recently edited**

The recently edited section shows your most recently edited content, such as posts, events or paywalls, making it easy to pick up where you left off.

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## Latest from Circle

Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from Circle. The **Latest from Circle** section surfaces recent updates from the customer community, so you can quickly review what’s new right in your community.

## **Resources**

The **Resources** section includes helpful links so you can find guides, educational content and support all in one place.

From here, you can access:

- **Knowledge base:** Find guides and documentation on Circle features and answers to common questions.

- **Circle community:** Access our customer community to stay up to date with what’s new, participate in events, and connect with other creators.

- **Migration services:** If you’re planning to migrate your paywalls, email lists or courses to Circle, let our migrations team support your move.

- **Circle Academy:** Explore Circle Academy and get access to courses, tried and tested frameworks, and earn badges and certificates to showcase your expertise.

## Download apps

In the downloads section you’ll find links to download the Circle app for desktop, and mobile apps for iOS and Android.

If your plan includes a branded app, you’ll see links to download your branded app here.

## CSM access

For communities on the **Circle Plus** plan, the admin dashboard includes a direct option to contact your Customer Success Manager.

To get in touch, click **Contact [Your CSM]** at the top of the dashboard.