> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/administration.md).

# Administration

The ***Administration*** tab allows to manage settings and users of a workspace, view reports such as the activity logs, and much more. This tab is only available to administrators of the workspace.

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Most features contained in the ***Administration*** tab are only available when using an [advanced workspace](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces/).
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#### Management

| OPTION                            | DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                  |
| --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Users**                         | Opens the [User management](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/user-management/).                                      |
| **User groups**                   | Opens the [User groups management](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/user-groups-management/) tab of user management. |
| **Vaults**                        | Opens the vault management tab of user management.                                                                                           |
| **Licenses**                      | Opens the[User and security management](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/user-management/#manage-users) window.      |
| **Privileged account management** | Manages providers and custom provider templates.                                                                                             |
| **Devolutions Gateway**           | Manages Devolutions Gateway instances for Devolutions Server and Devolutions Cloud workspaces.                                               |
| **Deleted entries**               | Opens the [Deleted entries](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/deleted-entries/).                                      |

#### Settings

| OPTION              | DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Vault settings**  | Opens the vault settings. The vault folder is the one at the top of the navigation pane (in Tree View). It is the one from which all entries and folder stem. By default, lower level folders inherit settings and security from parent folder until reaching the vault. Therefore, using permissions on the vault folder allows to secure all entries below the vault level. Refer to [Default security for entries](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/vault-settings/default-security-entries/) for more information. |
| **System settings** | Opens the System settings. There are many features here, all meant to help you customize your workspace and security needs. Remember that these settings applies to all users that have access to the workspace.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| **Images**          | Opens the [Entry image management](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/images/).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |

#### Security

| OPTION                 | DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                     |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **System permissions** | Modify [System permissions](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/system-permissions/).                                      |
| **Security provider**  | Set up a [Security provider](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/security-providers/) for an additional layer of security. |

#### Import/Export

| OPTION                      | DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                                                  |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Import multiple vault**   | [The Import Multiple vaults (.rdx) function](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/import-multiple-vaults/) lets you import one or more vaults at a time. |
| **Export all vault (.rdx)** | The [Export all vaults](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/export-all-vaults/) (.rdx) function lets you export one or more vaults at a time.           |

#### Clean up

| OPTION                        | DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Clean up deleted history**  | Perform a partial or full clean up of the Deleted history.                                                                                                                                                    |
| **Clean up entry history**    | Perform a partial or full clean up of the Entry history.                                                                                                                                                      |
| **Clean up activity logs**    | Perform a partial or full clean up of the Activity logs. You also have the option to clean up the ***Administration logs*** if desired.                                                                       |
| **Pack workspace (optimize)** | The [Pack workspace (optimize)](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/pack-workspace-optimize/) feature analyzes all entries, compress and save them, thus saving space in your workspace. |
| **Reset server cache**        | [Reset server cache](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/reset-server-cache/) for specific elements.                                                         |

#### Migrate

| OPTION                    | DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Migrate custom images** | [Migrate](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/migrate-custom-images/) custom images to system images. |
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#### Management <a href="#management-1" id="management-1"></a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="164.20001220703125">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Users</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/user-management/">User management</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>User groups</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/user-groups-management/">User groups management</a> tab of user management.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Vaults</strong></td><td>Opens the vault management tab of user management.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Licenses</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/user-management/#manage-users">User and security management</a> window.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Deleted entries</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/deleted-entries/">Deleted entries</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Settings <a href="#settings-1" id="settings-1"></a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="158.5999755859375">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Vault settings</strong></td><td>Opens the vault settings. The vault folder is the one at the top of the navigation pane (in Tree View). It is the one from which all entries and folder stem. By default, lower level folders inherit settings and security from parent folder until reaching the vault. Therefore, using permissions on the vault folder allows to secure all entries below the vault level. Refer to <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/vault-settings/default-security-entries/">Default security for entries</a> for more information.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>System settings</strong></td><td>Opens the System settings. There are many features here, all meant to help you customize your data source and security needs. Remember that these settings applies to all users that have access to the data source.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Images</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/images/">Entry image management</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Security <a href="#security-1" id="security-1"></a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="194.59991455078125">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>System permissions</strong></td><td>Modify <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/system-permissions/">System permissions</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Security provider</strong></td><td>Set up a <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/security-providers/">Security provider</a> for an additional layer of security.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Import/Export <a href="#importexport-1" id="importexport-1"></a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="208.99993896484375">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Import multiple vaults</strong></td><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/import-multiple-vaults/">The Import Multiple vaults (.rdx) function</a> lets you import one or more vaults at a time.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Export all vaults (.rdx)</strong></td><td>The<a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/export-all-vaults/">Export all vaults</a>(.rdx) function lets you export one or more vaults at a time.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Clean up <a href="#clean-up-1" id="clean-up-1"></a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="239.39996337890625">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Clean up deleted history</strong></td><td>Perform a partial or full clean up of the Deleted history.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Clean up entry history</strong></td><td>Perform a partial or full clean up of the Entry history.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Clean up activity logs</strong></td><td>Perform a partial or full clean up of the Activity logs. You also have the option to clean up the <em><strong>Administration logs</strong></em> if desired.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pack workspace (optimize)</strong></td><td>The <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/pack-data-source-optimize/">Pack workspace (optimize)</a> feature analyzes all entries, compress and save them, thus saving space in your workspace.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Reset server cache</strong></td><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/reset-server-cache/">Reset server cache</a> for specific elements.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Migrate <a href="#migrate-1" id="migrate-1"></a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="273.7999267578125">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Migrate custom images</strong></td><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/migrate-custom-images/">Migrate</a> custom images to system images.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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