A moderator signs in to the Admin Dashboard with access to the modules and groups you assign. Before adding someone, decide which tasks and audiences they need to manage. For group setup, see Member Groups and Internal Groups.

Add the moderator

  1. Go to Manage → Moderators and click + Add.
  2. If the person is already a member, use Search User to Fill Info and select the correct match. Check the populated details.
  3. Complete Name, Login Email and Target Groups. Use an email address the person can access.
  4. Add Position/Rank, a photo and contact details if needed.
Check Login Email and Target Groups before assigning module permissions.
Check Login Email and Target Groups before assigning module permissions.

Set their access

  1. Under Assign Modules with Group Permission, select the modules they need.
  2. For each selected module with a Group Permission control, choose the appropriate groups. Review these separately from the Target Groups field in the moderator’s information.
  3. Review Features and Settings. Enable App Features, Manage or General only when those responsibilities are part of the person’s role.
  4. Check the login email, selected modules and group permissions, then click Save.
Example module selection: News is enabled for the 2WAY group. Review module checkboxes and group permissions separately.
Example module selection: News is enabled for the 2WAY group. Review module checkboxes and group permissions separately.

Confirm the account works

Ask the moderator to use the emailed password link and sign in. Confirm that the modules and content they need are available. If access is missing or too broad, return to their moderator record and review the module and group permissions.

If the email does not arrive, ask them to check spam or junk and verify the Login Email on their record. For sign-in help, see Sign in or reset your Admin Dashboard password.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to create a password for the moderator?

No. The current form sends a password link by email. Verify Login Email before saving, then ask the moderator to use that link and sign in.

Does the moderator's Target Groups field replace module permissions?

No. Review Assign Modules with Group Permission and the Features and Settings selections separately. The Target Groups field in the moderator's information is not a substitute for those access controls.