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Privacy and administration
Superadmin
10 min
Updated: July 2026

Superadmin operations

A superadmin operates the platform; they do not replace the family owner. Use these tools to prepare workspaces, review metadata, and handle exceptions without entering private family content unless you are also an explicit workspace member.

Superadmin operations

Visual example

When you finish, you will know how to

Create a family workspace and hand control to the owner

Review operational configuration and billing readiness

Assign manual plans such as Sponsored with an internal reason

Common mistakes to avoid

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Using superadmin access to inspect private family data without explicit membership

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Enabling plan changes before environment variables and staging tests are complete

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Assigning Sponsored without an internal reason or periodic review

Step by step

01

Open Administration

Visit /admin with an account listed in SUPERADMIN_EMAILS. From there you can review workspace metadata, create workspaces, and open configuration.

02

Configure the app

In /admin/configuration, review non-secret operational settings. The billing section only shows whether environment variables are configured; it never exposes values.

03

Create the workspace and invite the owner

Create the family workspace from administration and generate an invitation for the person who will own it. The workspace will not appear on your Home screen unless you accept an invitation as a member.

04

Assign manual plans when appropriate

From the workspace detail page you can assign Free or Sponsored. Basic and Advanced require owner Stripe checkout or portal. Use Sponsored only for close family, trusted testing, sponsorships, or approved transitions, and record a clear internal reason.

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