🚀 Admin Panel Setup & Test Guide

📋 Quick Setup Checklist

Follow these steps to test your admin functionality:

Step 1: Start Backend Server

Open terminal and run:

cd api && npm start

✅ Server should start on http://localhost:3000

Step 2: Start Frontend

Open another terminal and run:

cd realtime && npm run dev

✅ Frontend should start on http://localhost:5173

Step 3: Login as Admin

Use these credentials:

Email: admin@example.com
Password: Admin123!

Step 4: Access Admin Panel

After login:

Click on your profile (top right)
Look for the 👑 Admin Panel tab
You should see all user information displayed

Step 5: Test Admin Features

You should be able to:

✅ View all users with complete information
✅ See user avatars with initials
✅ Filter users by role (Admin/User)
✅ Search users by name or email
✅ Create new users
✅ Edit existing users
✅ Change user roles
✅ Delete users (except yourself)
✅ Bulk select and delete multiple users

🎨 New Styling Features

Modern gradient backgrounds
Smooth animations and transitions
Professional table design
User avatars with initials
Role badges with icons
Responsive design for all screen sizes

🔍 Admin User Identification

Admin users are identified by:

👑 Crown icon next to their name
Yellow badge showing "👑 Admin"
Access to Admin Panel tab
"You" indicator for current user

✅ Success Indicators

If everything works correctly, you should see:

Beautiful, modern interface with gradients
All user information displayed in the table
Statistics cards showing user counts
Smooth animations when interacting
Professional styling throughout

🚨 Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

Make sure both servers are running
Check browser console for errors
Verify you're using the correct admin credentials
Try refreshing the page
Check if port 3000 and 5173 are available