Accessing the Admin Panel
The Skynet administration control panel is accessible via the /admin path of your domain.
- Admin Login URL:
https://yourdomain.com/admin - Email: The administrator email address specified during Step 5 of the web installer (Default if seeded:
[email protected]) - Password: The administrator password specified during Step 5 of the web installer (Default if seeded:
password)
Authentication Guard Isolation
Skynet uses dedicated, isolated authentication guards to ensure security:
- Admin Guard (
admin): Protects the back-office dashboard and all administrative modules. Administrative sessions are completely isolated from front-facing public accounts. - Customer Guard (
web): Manages front-end client and customer accounts, ensuring standard users cannot access administrative endpoints even if logged into the storefront.
Post-Installation Security Recommendations
- Update Administrator Password: If you used standard or temporary credentials during setup, update your password immediately by clicking your avatar in the top-right corner → Edit Profile.
- Configure SMTP Mail Delivery: Navigate to Admin Panel → Email Configuration and enter your SMTP server credentials. A working SMTP connection is required for password recovery, customer order receipts, quote inquiries, and applicant status notifications.
- Establish Role-Based Staff Accounts: Rather than sharing your superadmin login details with multiple team members, create tailored staff accounts under Role Permission → User Role with only the specific module permissions they require.
- Set Up SEO & Basic Information: Complete your company details under Basic Information, including website title, phone number, physical address, business hours, and official logos.