As an admin, you can manage users, content, and settings across the platform. Admin mode makes that easier by giving you extra tools right in your view, no digging through menus.
š” Tip: If youāre not sure what an admin is or how to promote someone to an admin, check out this article š All about admins rights
š What admin mode lets you do
When you're an admin, you'll see a special toolbar at the bottom-left of the screen in the LXP. You also get access to extra menu options on activities, journeys, and programs.
With admin mode, you can:
Open widget settings instantly
Access Edit, Automations, and Reporting from the ā¢ā¢ menu
Impersonate users to troubleshoot or preview the experience
š„ Important: You must be assigned the admin role to see these features. If you don't see the toolbar or menu options, contact another admin to check your role in Control > Settings > Roles.
āļø How to use admin mode
1. Use the bottom toolbar
Look for the admin toolbar in the bottom-left corner of the platform.
From here, you can:
Click the + icon to add or configure widgets
Use the Impersonate userā¦ search to preview what a learner sees
š” Tip: Impersonating is perfect for checking if the right content is visible to the right people.
š§ Be careful: Impersonating counts as a real login on the user's account. It updates their last login and last seen, and for a user who has never logged in it also sets their first login and activates the account. This means the user counts as active in reporting, it can trigger automations with a condition on last login, and it changes the outcome of a test on first login. Pick a test user who has already logged in, and never use impersonation to test a user who has not logged in yet.
2. Use the menu on activities, journeys, and programs
When viewing items like activities, click the ā¢ā¢ icon in the top right corner of the card.
Youāll see options to:
Edit activity
View activity automations
View activity reporting
This saves time when managing content or troubleshooting workflows.