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First Login & Dashboard

Learn how to log in to BackupChecks and navigate the dashboard interface.

📝 Coming Soon: This page is under construction. Screenshots and additional content will be added in future updates.

Logging In

To access BackupChecks:

  1. Navigate to the BackupChecks URL in your web browser
  2. Enter your username and password
  3. Click the "Login" button

Dashboard Overview

The dashboard is your starting point and provides:

💡 Note: Administrators can create and manage news items via Settings to keep all users informed about system updates, maintenance windows, or important changes.

Navigation Bar

The navigation bar at the top of the page provides access to different sections of BackupChecks. The menu items you see depend on your assigned role.

Role-Based Menu Visibility

BackupChecks shows only the menu items relevant to your current role. This keeps the interface clean and focused on your tasks.

Example - Reporter Role:
If you log in as a Reporter, you will only see:

Common Menu Items

Menu Item Description Available To
Dashboard Home page with overview and news All roles
Inbox View all imported emails that are NOT yet linked to jobs (either because no parser exists or the job hasn't been created yet) Admin, Operator, Viewer
All Mail View all imported emails including linked ones Admin only
Deleted Mails View emails that have been deleted Admin only
Customers Manage customer accounts Admin, Operator, Viewer
Jobs Configure and manage backup jobs Admin, Operator, Viewer
Archived Jobs View jobs that have been archived Admin only
Daily Jobs View today's expected backup jobs and their status Admin, Operator, Viewer
Run Checks Review all backup runs (successful and failed) and mark them as reviewed - the goal is to clear this queue daily Admin, Operator
Tickets View and manage Autotask tickets Admin, Operator, Viewer
Overrides Configure rules to override backup status for specific cases Admin, Operator, Viewer
Reports Generate and view backup status reports All roles
Settings Configure system settings, mail import, Autotask integration Admin only
Logging View system audit log of important events Admin only
Parsers View and test email parsing configurations Admin only
Documentation Access this user documentation All roles
Changelog View recent changes and updates to BackupChecks All roles
Feedback Submit feedback and feature requests All roles

User Profile and Role Switching

In the top-right corner of the navigation bar, you'll see:

💡 About Run Checks: The Run Checks page is designed for operators to review all backup runs and mark them as reviewed. This serves as proof that backups have been manually checked. The system records who performed each review and when, creating an audit trail for compliance and quality assurance.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the interface, continue to:

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