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Introduction

Admin Guide

This guide is for system administrators — the person responsible for configuring SanctuaryOS, managing users and roles, setting up integrations, and understanding how the platform works behind the scenes.

Sections

Getting StartedSet up your church profile, campuses, and branding.Users & RolesCreate user accounts, assign roles, and manage custom fields.Finance SettingsConfigure funds, fiscal year, online giving, and tax receipt settings.Gather SettingsSet up service patterns, children's rooms, and Order of Service templates.CommunicationsManage email templates and lookup tables.IntegrationsConnect Stripe and other third-party services.Background JobsUnderstand automated tasks — absence alerts, milestones, health scores.SecuritySecurity settings and audit log.

Role Requirement

Most admin settings require the SUPER_ADMIN or LEAD_PASTOR role. Some finance-specific settings are accessible to FINANCE_ADMIN users. Check the role requirements noted on each documentation page.

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