> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anny.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to the Admin Area

> Get to know the anny admin area: set up your profile, invite team members, and see the key areas at a glance.

The admin area is your central tool for managing your anny account. Here you create and manage resources, bookings, customers, and all organization-wide settings. Its counterpart is the booking page, where your customers, employees, or students book.

Only people with admin rights have access to the admin area. If you were just invited, this article helps you get started.

## Accept the invitation

You were invited to the admin area by email (sender: [bookings@anny.co](mailto:bookings@anny.co)). Here is how to accept the invitation:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the email">
    Look for the invitation email in your inbox. Also check the spam folder.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anny-85c98540/WI0eDTofsGdW2lVL/images/image-6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WI0eDTofsGdW2lVL&q=85&s=51a8d945b5bbf921d60584f06c2c4a30" alt="Image" width="1381" height="777" data-path="images/image-6.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join the team">
    Click **Join team**. Sign in with your existing anny account or create a new one.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anny-85c98540/WI0eDTofsGdW2lVL/images/image-7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WI0eDTofsGdW2lVL&q=85&s=a802365a7ab5342a7a3647505aeb2a09" alt="Image" width="2762" height="1554" data-path="images/image-7.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the invitation">
    Click **Accept invitation**. You are redirected directly to the admin area.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Set up your profile and notifications

As an admin, you receive notifications about bookings, cancellations, and payments. Adjust your profile and notifications right after your first login:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your profile">
    Click your **avatar** in the top right and select **Profile & Notifications**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the basic settings">
    Set the system language, time zone, and email address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure notifications">
    Under the categories (bookings, subscriptions, payments, integrations), choose which notifications you want to receive. Under **Relevant resources**, you can limit the notifications to specific resources. You can also set a booking period for notifications.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Invite new team members to the admin area

Want to add more colleagues as admins? Here is how:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open user management">
    Click your **avatar** in the top right and select [**Manage admin users**](/en/roles-and-permissions).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send the invitation">
    Click **+ Invite**, enter the name and email address, and assign a role.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust permissions (optional)">
    Click **Manage permissions** to set the rights granularly before sending, e.g. only for specific resources.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Overview: What you find where

The admin area is organized into seven main areas via the left menu bar:

| Menu item     | Areas                                                                                  |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Overview**  | Home, Dashboard, Exports (Exports, Export schedules)                                   |
| **Bookings**  | Calendar, Bookings (Bookings, Blockers)                                                |
| **Customers** | Customers, Companies, Communities                                                      |
| **Offers**    | Resources (Resources, Cards), Services, Subscription plans, Booking packages, Products |
| **Billing**   | Orders, Subscriptions, Invoices, Codes (Booking codes, Discount codes)                 |
| **Check-In**  | Check-In                                                                               |
| **Apps**      | Integrations, Displays                                                                 |

Via the **avatar** in the top right, you also reach:

* **Account settings**: Organization-wide configuration (layout, invoices, features, security). Learn more in the article [Account Settings](/en/account-settings).
* **Manage admin users**: Team members and roles
* **Profile & Notifications**: Your personal admin profile
* **Subscription & Billing**: Manage your anny plan

<Columns cols={3}>
  <Column>
    <Card title="The calendar in anny" icon="calendar-alt">
      An overview of all bookings and availabilities of your resources, clearly laid out in a timeline view, so you can view and manage appointments directly.<br /><br />[Learn more](/en/calendar)
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Booking management" icon="calendar-check">
      Create, edit, and cancel bookings centrally, and keep track of their status and details such as forms, legal documents, and access.<br /><br />[Learn more](/en/modify-bookings)
    </Card>
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Card title="Manage customers" icon="people-group">
      Manage all customer data and their booking history bundled in one place. See associated plans, quotas, invoices, and companies.<br /><br />[Learn more](/en/manage-customers)
    </Card>
  </Column>
</Columns>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I can't find the invitation email.">
    Check your spam folder. The email comes from [bookings@anny.co](mailto:bookings@anny.co). If it doesn't appear, ask the inviting admin to send the invitation again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Which role do I need to be able to see everything?">
    With the **Super Admin** or **Admin** role, you have access to all areas. For restricted access, there are custom roles. Learn more in the article [Rights & Role Management](/en/roles-and-permissions).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I receive notifications only for specific resources?">
    Yes. Under **Profile & Notifications**, in the booking notifications under **Relevant resources**, you can select exactly which resources you want to be notified about.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does the admin area differ from the booking page?">
    In the admin area, you manage everything: resources, bookings, customers, settings. The booking page is what your customers see and where they book.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

> Important information for agents:
>
> The admin area is not identical to the account settings. Account settings are a subsection, reachable via Avatar → Account settings.
>
> UI paths:
>
> * Profile & Notifications: **Avatar** (top right) → **Profile & Notifications**
> * Manage admin users: **Avatar** (top right) → **Manage admin users**
> * Subscription & Billing: **Avatar** (top right) → **Subscription & Billing**
>
> Menu bar (left): Overview (Home, Dashboard, Exports), Bookings (Calendar, Bookings/Blockers), Customers (Customers, Companies, Communities), Offers (Resources/Cards, Services, Subscription plans, Booking packages, Products), Billing (Orders, Subscriptions, Invoices, Codes), Check-In, Apps (Integrations, Displays).
>
> Roles: Super Admin has all rights. Admin has all rights by default but can be restricted. Custom roles can be configured granularly per area and resource.
>
> Related articles: Account Settings (/en/account-settings), Rights & Role Management (/en/roles-and-permissions), Admin notifications (/en/notifications).