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Console

Overview​

The ZITADEL Console is the web-based Dashboard UI designed to facilitate the management and administration of ZITADEL resources and configurations. It serves as a central hub where Managers can perform tasks related to identity and access management, configure authentication methods, and manage the organization's infrastructure.

While the Console is primarily a tool for administrators, it can also be accessed by end-users to manage their own profiles (e.g., password reset, MFA setup), unless you restrict access to build your own custom UI.

Accessing the Console​

The console is available by navigating to the custom domain of your instance and appending the path /ui/console.

When logged in, you are greeted by the home page, which allows you to set shortcuts to frequently used settings and projects.

Context Switcher​

ZITADEL is a multi-tenant system. The Console features a Context Switcher in the top-left corner. This allows you to switch between the different Organizations you manage.

Depending on your use case:

  • B2C: You might stick to your global organization.
  • B2B: You will frequently switch between multiple organizations to manage specific customer settings.
Context switcher

To understand how to structure your organizations, read our Solution Scenario guides.

Key Capabilities​

The Console enables administrators to perform the following critical tasks:

  1. Default Settings: Managers can configure global system defaults. This includes authentication methods, security policies (like password complexity or lockout policies), and other system-wide parameters.
  2. Resource Management: Create, update, and delete essential resources such as Organizations, Projects, and Applications.
  3. User Management: Manage the lifecycle of User accounts. This includes creating new users, updating profiles, resetting passwords, and deactivating accounts.
  4. Access Control: Define and manage permissions. Administrators can assign Roles to users and configure fine-grained access controls for specific resources.
  5. Manager Assignment: Delegate administrative tasks by assigning Manager roles (e.g., Org Owner, Project Owner) to specific users, ensuring proper oversight and segregation of duties.
  6. Customization and Branding: Customize the look and feel of ZITADEL. You can upload custom logos, select color schemes, and apply branding to match your corporate identity.
  7. Audit Logging: Access Audit Logs to track user activity and configuration changes. This is essential for monitoring security events and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Security and Restrictions​

Prevent Console Access​

In many implementations, specifically white-label B2C scenarios, you may want to prevent end-users from accessing the generic ZITADEL Console entirely.

Administrators can restrict access to the console, forcing users to interact only with your own applications or custom user interfaces. Please follow the Restrict Console Access guide to achieve this.

References​

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