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

# Administration

ExaVault administration spans the web interface and the Appliance Manager. Use the web interface's *Admin Settings* for site appearance, terms, authentication policy, and other settings that affect users. Use the Appliance Manager at `https://<your-appliance-hostname>:9002/` for licensing, hostname and network configuration, SMTP, Syslog, certificates, updates, and appliance restarts.

[Customizing Your Site](/administration/customizing-your-site.md) covers branding, the login page, contact information, custom CSS, and terms of use. [License Keys](/administration/license-keys.md), [Installing or Updating an SSL Certificate](/administration/installing-or-updating-an-ssl-certificate.md), and [Sending Email](/administration/sending-email.md) cover the external services and configuration the appliance needs to operate reliably.

[Logging](/administration/logging.md) explains the difference between Activity records and appliance service logs. Use those records when investigating an account, transfer, background job, or appliance component before changing the system.

Some operations require access to the virtual console or SSH on port `10022`. Restrict administrative ports at the firewall, follow the documented procedure for each operation, and use a maintenance window when a restart could interrupt active connections.