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Site Settings (Host Management)

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Overview

The Site Settings feature in Oqtane allows both Admin and Host users to configure site-specific options. While Admin users have access to a standard set of settings, Host users are provided with additional, advanced configuration options. This guide will summarize both types of settings and provide links to further details.

To access Site Settings in the Oqtane admin dashboard:

  1. Open the Control Panel: Click the Control Panel icon to access additional settings.

    Control Panel Icon

  2. Navigate to the Admin Dashboard: In the control panel, click the button to open the Admin Dashboard.

    Open Admin Dashboard

  3. Select Site Settings: In the Admin Dashboard, click on the Site Settings icon to configure your site settings.

    Admin Dashboard Site Settings

Admin Management Site Settings

For the Admin Management features in Site Settings, see the following sections in the Admin Management Site Settings documentation:

  • Site Settings (Basic Settings): Basic Settings Section

    • Configure the foundational settings for your site, including site name, homepage, and site map.

  • Appearance: Appearance Section

    • Manage visual settings, including logo, favicon, and theme options.

  • Functionality: Functionality Section

    • Define essential functionalities like the text editor, allowed image extensions, and uploadable file types.

  • Page Content: Page Content Section

    • Customize additional content for pages, including head and body content.

  • SMTP Settings: SMTP Settings Section

    • Set up the SMTP server configurations required for email notifications.

  • PWA Settings: PWA Settings Section

    • Configure Progressive Web App capabilities, including icons and splash screens.

Each of these links provides detailed instructions for configuring the corresponding settings. Ensure all options are set according to your site's requirements for optimal functionality.

Host-Specific Site Settings

As a Host user, you have access to additional settings that allow for more advanced site configuration. Below is an overview of these exclusive options.

URLs

The URLs section lets you manage the URLs associated with your site, including domains, subdomains, or virtual folders.

Site URLs

  • Add a URL:

    • Click the Add button.

    Edit Edit Button

    • Enter the URL in the provided field.
    • Choose Yes or No for Default to set it as the primary URL.
    • Click Save to add the URL or Cancel to discard changes.

    Add URL Window

  • Edit a URL:

    • Click the Edit button next to an existing URL.

    Edit Edit Button

    • Modify the URL or adjust the Default setting.
    • Click Save to save changes or Cancel to discard them.

    Edit URL Window

  • Delete a URL:

    • Click the Delete button next to a URL.

    Edit Delete Button

    • Confirm deletion in the prompt window.

    Delete URL Confirmation

UI Component Settings

The UI Component Settings section allows you to control render modes and interactivity options for UI components.

UI Component Settings

  • Render Mode: The default render mode for the site, defining how components are rendered on the page.

    Render Mode

  • Interactivity: Specifies the render mode for components requiring interactive features.

    Interactivity

  • Prerender: Indicates if interactive components should prerender their output on the server.

    Prerender

  • Hybrid: Determines if the site can integrate with an external .NET MAUI hybrid application.

    Hybrid

Database

The Database section provides essential database information for the site.

Database Settings

  • Database: The name of the database used within the site. This is the tenant name in the framework rather than the physical database name.

  • Type: Specifies the type of database (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL).

  • Connection: The name of the connection string from appsettings.json used to connect to the database.

Conclusion

The Site Settings for Host users offer advanced options for managing URLs, UI components, and database configurations, in addition to the standard settings accessible to Admin users. Use these settings to customize your site further and optimize performance, security, and interactivity.

For more detailed information on Admin features, refer to the Admin Management Site Settings documentation.

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