Getting Started
Log in to the admin panel, explore the dashboard, and create your first post.
This guide walks you through your first session with Toast — from signing in to publishing your first post.
Signing In
Navigate to your Toast admin panel URL (e.g., https://your-site.com/admin). You'll see the login screen with two authentication options:
Password Login
Enter your email address and password, then click Sign in.
Magic Link
Switch to the Magic Link tab, enter your email address, and click Send magic link. Check your inbox for an email containing a one-click sign-in link. No password needed.
The Dashboard
After signing in, you'll land on the dashboard. It provides quick links to the main areas of Toast:
| Area | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Content | Create and manage your posts and pages |
| Audit Trail | See a log of all actions taken on your site |
| Settings | Configure your site name, branding, and profile |
The sidebar on the left is always available for navigation. At the bottom of the sidebar, you'll see your name and email — click there to sign out when you're done.
Creating Your First Post
- Click Content in the sidebar, then click New Post (or go to Content → Create new)
- Type a title at the top of the editor
- Click below the title to start writing. You can:
- Type normally for paragraph text
- Type
/to open the slash command menu for headings, lists, images, and more - Select text to see a floating toolbar with formatting options
- Open the settings panel (gear icon, top right) to set:
- URL slug — auto-generated from the title, but you can edit it
- Content type — Post or Page (can only be set during creation)
- Excerpt — a short summary
- Click Create to save your post as a draft
Your post is now saved. From the editor, you can continue writing — changes are saved automatically.
Publishing
When your post is ready for the world:
- Open the post in the editor
- Click the Publish button in the top-right corner
- Your post is now live at its public URL
You can Unpublish at any time to revert it to draft status. The published URL will show the post's slug (e.g., https://your-site.com/my-first-post).
What's Next
- The Editor — learn about formatting, slash commands, images, tables, AI writing assistance, and real-time collaboration
- Managing Content — content list, publishing workflow, SEO settings, and content deletion
- Settings — configure your site name, branding, SEO defaults, and profile