Departments allow administrators to organize users into logical groups, making it easier to manage permissions, reports, and communication across the organization.
Overview
Departments help organize users by teams, divisions, or functional areas. This organizational structure supports permission management and reporting workflows.
How to Access
- Log in as an administrator
- Navigate to Users in the sidebar
- Click on Departments
Prerequisites
- Administrator role required
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: View Departments
The departments page shows a hierarchical list of all departments with their member counts.
Step 2: Create a Department
Click Add Department. Enter the department name and select an optional parent department for hierarchy.
Step 3: Add Users to Department
Select a department and click Manage Members. Search for and select users to add to the department.
Step 4: Set Department Manager
Assign a manager to each department who can oversee department members and activities.
Step 5: Edit or Delete Departments
Click on a department to edit its details. Use the Delete button to remove a department (users will not be deleted).
Troubleshooting
Issue: Cannot delete department with users
Solution: Remove all users from the department first, then delete.
Quick Reference
| Route | admin.user_management.department.index |
| Permission | Admin only |