# 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/instance/670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23/media/686a46496a762f8191d49778/bin2/dashboard-2.jpg?apiKey=670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d24e6.7e8471eb288ed672495cf4734e877b33042a4d7d63059d938576b8d45d35c166.670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23)

## 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/instance/670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23/media/6867ac6939707ccb0eff40d4/bin2/CleanShot%202025-07-04%20at%2012.26.27%402x.jpg?apiKey=670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d24e6.7e8471eb288ed672495cf4734e877b33042a4d7d63059d938576b8d45d35c166.670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23)

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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

![Image](https://app.thebcms.com/api/v3/instance/670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23/media/6867ad4539707ccb0eff40d7/bin2/CleanShot%202025-07-04%20at%2012.29.19%402x.jpg?apiKey=670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d24e6.7e8471eb288ed672495cf4734e877b33042a4d7d63059d938576b8d45d35c166.670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23)

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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](https://www.thebcms.com/docs/inside-bcms/templates.md)

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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](https://www.thebcms.com/docs/inside-bcms/entries.md)

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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](https://www.thebcms.com/docs/inside-bcms/media.md)

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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](https://www.thebcms.com/docs/inside-bcms/widgets.md)

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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

![Image](https://app.thebcms.com/api/v3/instance/670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23/media/6867ae5a39707ccb0eff40d8/bin2/CleanShot%202025-07-04%20at%2012.34.48%402x.jpg?apiKey=670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d24e6.7e8471eb288ed672495cf4734e877b33042a4d7d63059d938576b8d45d35c166.670e90c0cedcf9e4d34d1a23)

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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](https://www.thebcms.com/docs/inside-bcms/settings.md)→ [Learn about permissions](https://www.thebcms.com/docs/inside-bcms/permissions.md)