User Roles
Administrator
Overview of the Administrator role and capabilities in Mentor LMS.
The Administrator is the platform owner and has full control over every aspect of the Mentor LMS installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Configuration: Set up payment gateways, SMTP, storage, and branding
- User Management: Manage instructors and students — approve, suspend, or remove accounts
- Course Oversight: Review and approve instructor-submitted courses before publishing
- Revenue Management: Set commission rates, review transactions, and approve instructor payouts
- Content Moderation: Moderate course forums, student reviews, and blog posts
- Page Building: Create and manage the platform's public-facing pages using the drag & drop builder
- System Maintenance: Update the application, manage backups, and reboot the system
Admin Dashboard
The admin dashboard provides a central view of:
- Total revenue and recent transactions
- Enrollment numbers across all courses
- Pending instructor payout requests
- New user registrations
- Platform activity feed
Getting Started as Admin
After completing installation, log in with your admin credentials and:
- Configure System Settings (site name, logo, branding)
- Set up at least one Payment Gateway
- Configure SMTP Settings for transactional emails
- Choose your Homepage template
- Optionally configure Zoom for live classes