# BCMS Dashboard tour

The BCMS dashboard is where you manage content, structure, media, and users. Here's a quick overview of each section.

![Dashboard](https://app.thebcms.com/api/v3/org/620528baca65b6578d29868d/instance/670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23/media/686a46496a762f8191d49778/bin2/dashboard-2.jpg?apiKey=670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d24e7.a2132a1499ac4abf17c3c3183070d09975292fb5fe5c0f15d2d8c9288171554b)

## Sidebar

The left sidebar gives you access to all core features.

- AdministrationTemplates - Create and edit content structures
- Groups - Organize groups of fields for templates and widgets
- Widgets - Define reusable blocks inside entry content
- Media manager - Upload and organize files and folders
- Settings - Manage project settings, api keys, permissions, and team
- Trash - Access recently deleted items
- Entries – Manage your actual content

![BCMS sidebar preview](https://app.thebcms.com/api/v3/org/620528baca65b6578d29868d/instance/670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23/media/6867ac6939707ccb0eff40d4/bin2/CleanShot%202025-07-04%20at%2012.26.27%402x.jpg?apiKey=670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d24e7.a2132a1499ac4abf17c3c3183070d09975292fb5fe5c0f15d2d8c9288171554b)

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## Dashboard header & footer

At the top of the dashboard, you’ll find:

1. Project switcher - Jump between projects
2. Global search - Find entries, media, or templates
3. User menu - Access your account or log out

![](https://app.thebcms.com/api/v3/org/620528baca65b6578d29868d/instance/670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23/media/6867ad4539707ccb0eff40d7/bin2/CleanShot%202025-07-04%20at%2012.29.19%402x.jpg?apiKey=670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d24e7.a2132a1499ac4abf17c3c3183070d09975292fb5fe5c0f15d2d8c9288171554b)

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## Templates section

Templates define what kind of content your project holds.

- Click Create new template to add a new structure
- Use drag and drop to arrange fields
- Add fields like Text, Image, or Group

→ [Learn about templates](/docs/inside-bcms/templates)

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## Entries section

Entries are your content items.

- Select a template to view its entries
- Click Create new entry to add a new one
- Created at and Updated at are visible at a glance

→ [Learn about entries](/docs/inside-bcms/entries)

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## Media manager

The media manager lets you upload, preview, and organize digital files and folders

- Drag and drop to upload
- Create folders to stay organized
- Preview images, videos, and PDFs

→ [Learn about media](/docs/inside-bcms/media)

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## Widgets

Widgets are reusable blocks inside entry Content.

- Add widgets like Gallery, Quote, or Embed
- Use them in between paragraphs
- Maintain structure even in free-form content

→ [Learn about widgets](/docs/inside-bcms/widgets)

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## Global search

Use the search bar (⌘+K) at the top to find anything:

- Entries by title
- Templates by name
- Media by filename

![](https://app.thebcms.com/api/v3/org/620528baca65b6578d29868d/instance/670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23/media/6867ae5a39707ccb0eff40d8/bin2/CleanShot%202025-07-04%20at%2012.34.48%402x.jpg?apiKey=670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d24e7.a2132a1499ac4abf17c3c3183070d09975292fb5fe5c0f15d2d8c9288171554b)

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## Project settings

In Settings, you can:

- Rename your project
- Set default languages
- Configure permissions
- Invite team members
- Configure API keys
- Set up Webhooks
- Set up Dependencies
- Manage environment variables

→ [Learn about settings](/docs/inside-bcms/settings)→ [Learn about permissions](/docs/inside-bcms/permissions)