> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.prowlbot.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prowl Dashboard Overview — Settings, Layout & Navigation

> Tour the Prowl web dashboard — learn how to log in, select a server, navigate feature settings panels, save changes, and manage your server on mobile.

Prowl's [dashboard](https://prowlbot.xyz/dashboard) is the control center for your entire server. Instead of running slash commands to configure the bot, you can manage every feature through a clean visual interface — adjusting settings, creating rules, and reviewing activity all from one place.

## Logging In

The dashboard uses Discord's OAuth2 system for authentication, so there's no separate account to create.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit the dashboard">
    Go to [prowlbot.xyz/login](https://prowlbot.xyz/login) in your browser and click the **Login with Discord** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize dashboard access">
    Discord will ask you to authorize Prowl's dashboard to read your account information (username, avatar, and the list of servers you belong to). Click **Authorize**. No sensitive account data is stored.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your server">
    After logging in you'll land on the **server selection** screen. Every server where you have the Administrator or Manage Server permission — and where Prowl is already present — will appear as a tile. Click the server you want to manage.

    <Tip>
      If a server you manage isn't listed, Prowl hasn't been invited to it yet. Click the **Add to Server** button on that tile to invite the bot, then return to the dashboard.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Dashboard Layout

Once you've selected a server, you'll see the main dashboard interface. The left-hand sidebar lists every available feature module. The large content area on the right displays that module's settings.

<Info>
  The sidebar is always visible on desktop. On mobile browsers the sidebar collapses into a hamburger menu
</Info>

### Key Feature Sections

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Moderation" icon="shield-halved" href="/features/moderation">
    Configure warnings, kicks, bans, and timed mutes. Review your server's full moderation history and manage active punishments — all without touching a slash command.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AutoMod" icon="robot" href="/features/automod">
    Build automated rules that detect and act on spam, banned words, invite links, excessive caps, and more. Set thresholds, choose actions, and define role-based exemptions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leveling" icon="chart-line" href="/features/leveling">
    Customize XP rates, level-up announcement channels, and automatic role rewards. View a full leaderboard for your server and manually adjust member XP when needed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tickets" icon="ticket" href="/features/tickets">
    Create ticket panels with custom categories, staff roles, and opening messages. Review open and archived tickets and configure how closed tickets are handled.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Verification" icon="circle-check" href="/features/verification">
    Set up a gate that new members must pass before accessing the rest of the server. Choose from button-click, CAPTCHA, or question-based verification flows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automation" icon="bolt" href="/features/automation">
    Build trigger-and-action workflows without any code. Automate welcome messages, role assignments, scheduled announcements, and other repetitive server tasks.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### All Sidebar Sections

Here is the full list of modules available in the sidebar and what each one controls:

| Section           | What you can configure                                   |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Overview**      | Server summary, bot status, and quick-access stats       |
| **Moderation**    | Infractions, case history, and punishment settings       |
| **AutoMod**       | Automated rule creation and exemptions                   |
| **Leveling**      | XP settings, leaderboard, and role rewards               |
| **Verification**  | Entry gates and verification method selection            |
| **Music**         | Default volume, DJ roles, and queue permissions          |
| **AI**            | AI chat channel, model settings, and response behavior   |
| **Automation**    | Trigger-based workflows and scheduled actions            |
| **Tickets**       | Ticket panels, categories, and staff role assignments    |
| **Global Chat**   | Connect your server to Prowl's cross-server chat network |
| **Autoresponder** | Keyword triggers and custom bot reply messages           |

## Saving Changes

Most settings panels behave in one of two ways:

* **Auto-save toggles** — switches and checkboxes save the moment you click them. A brief confirmation toast will appear in the corner of the screen.
* **Form panels** — pages with text fields, dropdowns, or multi-step configurations display a **Save** button at the bottom. Click it after making your changes to apply them.

<Warning>
  Navigating away from a form panel before clicking **Save** will discard your unsaved changes. Always confirm that the save toast has appeared before switching to another section.
</Warning>

## Mobile Access

The dashboard is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile browser. To navigate between feature sections on a small screen:

1. Tap the **menu icon** (☰) in the top-left corner to open the sidebar.
2. Tap the section you want to manage.
3. The sidebar will close automatically and your selected panel will load.

<Tip>
  For the best experience when doing detailed configuration work — such as building AutoMod rules or Automation workflows — a desktop or tablet-sized screen is recommended, as some panels display multiple columns of settings.
</Tip>

## Next Steps

Now that you know your way around the dashboard, dive into the feature-specific guides to start configuring Prowl for your community.

<Card title="Add Prowl to Your Server" icon="circle-plus" href="/getting-started/add-to-server">
  Haven't invited Prowl yet? Follow the step-by-step invite guide to get the bot online.
</Card>