User Management
Manage all platform users including buyers, sellers, service providers, and other administrators.
Accessing User Management
- Go to Admin Panel
- Click "Users" in the sidebar
- View user list
User List
View Options
Toggle between views:
- Table View: Detailed list format
- Card View: Visual user cards
User Information Displayed
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| User | Name and photo |
| Email address | |
| Role | Buyer, Seller, Admin, etc. |
| Status | Active, Suspended, Pending |
| Joined | Registration date |
| Last Active | Last login time |
| Actions | Quick action buttons |
Filtering Users
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Role | All, Buyer, Seller, Admin, Service Provider |
| Status | All, Active, Suspended, Pending |
| Verified | All, Verified, Unverified |
| Date Range | Registration date range |
Sorting
Sort by:
- Name (A-Z, Z-A)
- Join date (Newest, Oldest)
- Last active
- Role
Searching
Search users by:
- Name
- Phone number
- Company name
User Details
Viewing User Profile
Click on a user to view:
| Tab | Information |
|---|---|
| Profile | Basic information, verification status |
| Activity | Login history, actions |
| Listings | User's vehicle listings (sellers) |
| Messages | Message history |
| Transactions | Payment and subscription history |
| Notes | Admin notes |
User Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit | Modify user details |
| Suspend | Temporarily disable account |
| Delete | Remove user account |
| Reset Password | Send password reset email |
| Verify | Manually verify user |
| Impersonate | View as this user |
Creating Users
Adding New User
- Click "Add User"
- Fill in details:
- Name
- Role
- Initial password
- Set options:
- Send welcome email
- Require password change
- Skip email verification
- Click "Create User"
Bulk Import
Import multiple users:
- Click "Import Users"
- Download template
- Fill in user data
- Upload completed file
- Review and confirm
Editing Users
Profile Information
Edit user profile:
- Name
- Phone
- Address
- Company details
Role Changes
Change user role:
- Open user profile
- Click "Change Role"
- Select new role
- Add reason (optional)
- Confirm change
Role Change Impact
Changing roles affects user permissions immediately. Review impact before confirming.
Verification
Verification Levels
| Level | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Confirmed email address | |
| Phone | Verified phone number |
| Identity | Government ID uploaded |
| Business | Business registration docs |
Manual Verification
To manually verify:
- Open user profile
- Click "Verification" tab
- Review submitted documents
- Click "Approve" or "Reject"
- Add reason for rejection (if applicable)
Seller Verification
Accessing Seller Verification
- Go to Admin Panel
- Click "Sellers" or "Verification Center" in sidebar
- Filter by verification status
Seller Verification Queue
| Column | Information |
|---|---|
| Seller | Name and company |
| Submitted | Application date |
| Documents | Document count |
| Status | Pending, Verified, Rejected |
| Trust Score | Current trust score |
Reviewing Seller Documents
- Click on seller name
- Navigate to "Documents" tab
- View document statistics and uploaded files
- Review each document:
- Business registration
- Tax certificates
- Insurance documents
- ID verification
Document Review Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Approve | Mark document as verified |
| Reject | Reject with reason |
| Request More | Ask for additional documents |
Verifying Sellers
- Review all submitted documents
- Check document authenticity
- Verify business information
- Click "Verify Seller"
- Seller receives verification badge
Seller Reviews
View seller reviews from the admin panel:
- Open seller profile
- Click "Reviews" tab
- Moderate inappropriate reviews
- View aggregate ratings
Trust Score
Sellers have a trust score based on:
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Email Verified | +10 points |
| Phone Verified | +10 points |
| Documents Verified | +30 points |
| Business Verified | +20 points |
| Active Listings | +5-15 points |
| Response Rate | +5-15 points |
| Review Score | +0-20 points |
Suspending Users
When to Suspend
- Violation of terms of service
- Reported inappropriate behavior
- Suspected fraudulent activity
- Payment disputes
Suspension Process
- Open user profile
- Click "Suspend Account"
- Select reason:
- Terms violation
- Fraud
- User request
- Other
- Set duration:
- Temporary (with end date)
- Permanent
- Add notes
- Confirm suspension
Suspension Effects
- User cannot log in
- Listings hidden from public
- Messages paused
- Subscriptions paused
Lifting Suspension
- Open suspended user
- Click "Lift Suspension"
- Add reason
- User account restored
Deleting Users
Soft Delete
Hides user but preserves data:
- Open user profile
- Click "Deactivate"
- Confirm action
Hard Delete
Permanently removes user data:
Warning
Hard delete is permanent. All user data, listings, and messages will be lost.
- Open user profile
- Click "Delete Permanently"
- Type confirmation phrase
- Confirm deletion
Data Retention
Before deletion, consider:
- Export user data
- Archive important listings
- Transfer ownership if needed
User Activity
Login History
View user login history:
- Date and time
- IP address
- Device/browser
- Location (approximate)
Action Log
Track user actions:
- Listings created/edited
- Messages sent
- Profile changes
- Purchases
Admin Notes
Adding Notes
Add internal notes about users:
- Open user profile
- Click "Notes" tab
- Click "Add Note"
- Enter note content
- Save
Note Types
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| General | Any observation |
| Warning | Potential issue |
| Positive | Commendation |
| Support | Support interaction |
User Export
Export User Data
- Select users (or all)
- Click "Export"
- Choose format:
- CSV
- Excel
- Select fields to include
- Download file
GDPR Export
Generate GDPR-compliant data export:
- Open user profile
- Click "Data Export"
- Generate complete data package
- Provide to user

