Accessing the Admin Panel
To manage your municipal website, you’ll need to log in to the admin panel.
How to Log In
- Open your browser and navigate to your website’s admin URL:
https://www.yourcity.gov/admin - You’ll be redirected to the login page
- Enter your email address and password
- Click Log In
First-Time Login
If you’ve been given access by your site administrator:
- You should have received an email invitation with login instructions
- Follow the link in the email to set your password
- After setting your password, you can log in using the steps above
Forgot Your Password?
- On the login page, click Forgot Password
- Enter the email address associated with your account
- Check your email for a password reset link
- Follow the link to create a new password
Authentication
The platform uses Auth0 for secure authentication. This means:
- Your credentials are stored securely and encrypted
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) may be enabled by your administrator
- Sessions expire after a period of inactivity for security
Logging Out
To log out:
- Click on your profile or user menu in the admin sidebar
- Select Log Out
- You’ll be redirected to a confirmation page
You can also navigate directly to:
https://www.yourcity.gov/admin/logged-out
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Can’t log in | Verify your email and password are correct |
| Account locked | Contact your site administrator to unlock your account |
| Not receiving reset emails | Check your spam/junk folder; contact your administrator |
| Session expired | Simply log in again — this is normal security behavior |