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The shortkit Admin Portal is a web application for managing your video feed platform. It provides tools for content management, feed configuration, A/B testing, analytics, and ad management.
Access the Admin Portal at dashboard.shortkit.dev

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Portal sections

Content management

Upload, organize, and manage your video library.

Feed configuration

Configure ranking weights, filters, and editorial controls.

A/B testing

Create and manage experiments for feed optimization.

Analytics

View engagement metrics, playback quality, and audience insights.

Ad management

Configure ad integration and monitor revenue.

Settings

API keys, webhooks, team management, and platform settings.

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Dashboard overview

When you log in, you see the Overview dashboard with key metrics:

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Key metrics

  • Total views (last 7 days)
  • Unique viewers
  • Total watch time
  • Average session duration
  • Feed depth (videos watched per session)

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Quick actions

  • Upload content
  • View recent uploads
  • Check processing status
  • View active experiments

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Health indicators

  • SDK integration status
  • API request volume
  • Error rates
  • Processing queue depth
The sidebar provides access to all portal sections: 
├── Overview (Dashboard)
├── Content
│   ├── Library
│   ├── Upload
│   ├── Live Streams
│   └── Processing Queue
├── Feed
│   ├── Configuration
│   ├── Ranking
│   ├── Filters
│   └── Preview
├── Experiments
│   ├── Active
│   ├── Completed
│   └── Create New
├── Analytics
│   ├── Overview
│   ├── Content Performance
│   ├── Playback Quality
│   ├── Audience
│   └── Real-time
├── Ads
│   ├── Configuration
│   ├── Performance
│   └── Revenue
└── Settings
    ├── API Keys
    ├── Webhooks
    ├── Team
    ├── Branding
    └── Playback Restrictions

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User roles

Role-based access control (RBAC) is coming soon. Currently, all team members have full access.
Planned roles:
RolePermissions
AdminFull access including settings and team management
DeveloperAPI keys, webhooks, SDK configuration
Product ManagerExperiments, analytics, feed configuration
EditorContent management, editorial controls
Ad OpsAd configuration and analytics
ViewerRead-only access to analytics

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Quick start

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First-time setup

1

Get your API keys

Go to Settings → API Keys and copy your publishable key for SDK integration.
2

Configure your domain

Go to Settings → Branding and set up your branded CDN domain.
3

Set up webhooks

Go to Settings → Webhooks to receive notifications when content is ready.
4

Upload content

Go to Content → Upload and add your first videos.
5

Configure the feed

Go to Feed → Configuration to set up ranking weights and filters.

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Common tasks

TaskLocation
Upload a videoContent → Upload
Check processing statusContent → Processing Queue
Pin content to top of feedContent → Library → [Item] → Editorial
Adjust ranking weightsFeed → Ranking
Create an A/B testExperiments → Create New
View watch time metricsAnalytics → Overview
Generate API keysSettings → API Keys
Add team membersSettings → Team

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Keyboard shortcuts

ShortcutAction
⌘ K / Ctrl KOpen command palette
⌘ U / Ctrl UQuick upload
⌘ / / Ctrl /Show shortcuts
G then CGo to Content
G then AGo to Analytics
G then SGo to Settings

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Browser support

The Admin Portal works best in modern browsers:
BrowserSupported
Chrome90+
Firefox90+
Safari14+
Edge90+

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Mobile access

The Admin Portal is responsive and works on tablets. For quick tasks like checking analytics or approving content, mobile browsers are supported.
For content upload and detailed configuration, we recommend using a desktop browser.

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Next steps

Content management

Learn to upload and manage content.

Feed configuration

Configure how your feed ranks content.