The Control Panel
The control panel is where you (and your clients) will log in to manage your site. Pyro's control panel is designed to be simple and intuitive. Below is an overview of what you'll see on the back end.
Logging in
To log into your control panel, go to yoursite.com/admin. Enter your email address and password, and you should be good to go!
The PyroCMS Interface
The PyroCMS is designed to be simple and clear. On the top of the screen, you have the main menu, which is where you'll find links to various
The CP Menu
Your entire control panel can be accessed from the top black navigation bar. The items with vary depending on which sections you have access to (you're the administrator? that's everything). It's divided into the following sections:
Section | About |
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Content | Modules that deal with your site's content. You can find the pages, widgets, uploaded files and blog modules in here, among others. |
Structure | Contains controls for structural elements like navigation, redirects, and email templates. |
Data | Contains controls for shared data on your site, like keywords and variables. |
Users | Controls for users, groups, and permissions. |
Settings | This section holds settings for the entire site, from the site name to language preferences. Individual module preferences are editable here as well. |
Add-ons | Contains areas to view a list of currently installed modules, field types, plugin, themes, and widgets. This is where you control which theme is being used on your site, as well as where you can install and upgrade modules. |
Profile | View your details or change your password. The option to log out is also located on this menu. |
Changing the Default Language
PyroCMS comes in many different languages, and to change the language (English, by default), choose a new language from the menu on the right hand side of the footer: