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Dashboard Overview

The dashboard is your central hub for managing feature flags. This guide will help you understand all the components and features available on the dashboard.

Dashboard Components

Account Insights

At the top of the dashboard, you'll find the Account Insights section showing:

  • Usage Meters - Visual representation of your resource usage:

    • Projects
    • Flags
    • Teams
    • Environments
    • Members
    • API Requests
  • Subscription Status - Current plan information and renewal date

  • Estimated Cost - Cost calculation based on your usage

Click on "Usage & Billing" or "Enable Subscription" to manage your subscription and billing details.

Recent Projects

The Recent Projects section displays:

  • Project Cards - Quick access to your recently accessed projects

  • Project Actions:

    • Navigate to Feature Flags
    • Access Project Settings
    • View project information
  • External Project Tag - Projects where you're a member (not the owner) are marked as "External"

Click "Create Project" to start a new project, or select an existing project from the dropdown in the navigation bar.

Teams

The Teams section shows:

  • Team Cards - Teams you're a member of

  • Team Actions:

    • Manage team settings
    • Delete team (if you have permissions)
    • View team members
  • External Team Tag - Teams created by others where you have limited permissions

Teams help you collaborate with others. Create a team to share projects and manage permissions collectively.

The Quick Links section provides helpful resources:

  • Set Up the SDK - Integration instructions and SDK documentation
  • Documentation & Support:
    • Read the Docs
    • Check out the SDKs
    • Contribute on GitHub

The top navigation bar provides:

Projects Dropdown

  • Select Project - Switch between your projects
  • My Projects - View all your projects
  • External Projects - Projects where you're a member
  • Create Project - Start a new project
  • Feature Flags - Manage flags in the current project
  • Settings - Project settings (only visible when a project is selected)
  • Profile - Your account settings

User Menu

Click on your profile to access:

  • User Name - Your account information
  • Account Settings - General and billing settings
  • Dark Mode - Toggle theme
  • Manage Subscription - Billing management
  • Logout - Sign out of your account

Understanding Project Context

The dashboard adapts based on your current context:

  • No Project Selected - Shows all projects, teams, and general information
  • Project Selected - Navigation includes project-specific options like Settings

Banners and Notifications

You may see banners at the top of the dashboard:

  • No Active Subscription - Reminds you to add billing details to enable API endpoints
  • Usage Alerts - Notifications about resource limits or usage

Banners can be dismissed, but important notifications will reappear when relevant.

Best Practices

Organizing Your Work

  1. Use Projects - Create separate projects for different applications or products
  2. Name Clearly - Use descriptive names for projects and teams
  3. Monitor Usage - Regularly check Account Insights to track your resource usage
  4. Use Teams - Create teams for better collaboration and permission management

Quick Actions

  • Use the Projects dropdown to quickly switch between projects
  • Access recent projects from the dashboard for faster navigation
  • Use Quick Links to find SDK documentation and help resources

Next Steps

Now that you understand the dashboard:

  1. Create your first project →
  2. Learn about feature flags →
  3. Set up environments →