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

# Administration

The Administration section of PEARS contains tools for managing your organization's configuration, users, and reference data. All administrative tools are reached from the **cog icon** in the top navigation bar.

## Where to Find Each Tool

The cog icon menu lists every top-level admin destination directly:

* **Organization Settings** — The home for module configuration, organization-wide toggles, users, lists, templates, reporting periods, AI tools, and authentication.
* **Module Builder** — Design custom modules that appear in the Plan, Engage, or Reflect navigation menus.
* **Custom Fields** — Create custom data questions and assign them to modules.
* **Sites** — Add, edit, import, and merge site records.
* **WebNEERS Importer** — Import WebNEERS data into PEARS. *(Extension only.)*

Inside Organization Settings, tools are grouped into four sections in the left sidebar: General, People & Access, System Lists & Templates, and System Modules.

## Available Tools

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#### People & Access

Manage the users and personnel within your organization. Found under **Organization Settings → People & Access**.

* [Users](/administration/administration/manage-users.md) — Create and manage user accounts, roles, and permissions.
* [Directors](/administration/administration/directors.md) — Add and edit Extension Unit directors. *(Extension only)*
* [Board Members](/administration/administration/board-members.md) — Add and edit board members for performance reviews. *(Extension only)*

For details on what each role can do and how permissions work, see [Accounts & Permissions](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions.md).
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#### General

Configure the settings, reporting periods, and AI tools that apply across your organization. Found under **Organization Settings → General**.

* [Organization Settings](/administration/administration/organization-settings.md) — Toggle module features, configure branding, and manage organization-wide settings.
* [Reporting Periods](/administration/administration/manage-reporting-periods.md) — View and edit reporting period open and close dates.
* [AI Tools](/administration/administration/ai-tools.md) — Enable and configure AI-powered features.
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#### System Lists & Templates

Manage the lookup values and templates used across modules. Found under **Organization Settings → System Lists & Templates**.

* [Manage Lists](/administration/administration/manage-lists.md) — Manage lookup values such as curricula, target audiences, cities, and more.
* [Registration Form Templates and Blocks](/administration/administration/manage-event-form-templates.md) — List and copy event registration form templates.
* [SNAP-Ed Data Templates](/administration/administration/snap-ed-data-templates.md) — Create reusable SNAP-Ed custom data templates.
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#### Cog Menu Tools

These tools open directly from the cog icon, not through Organization Settings.

* [Custom Fields](/administration/administration/manage-custom-fields.md) — Create custom data questions and assign them to modules.
* [Module Builder](/administration/administration/module-builder.md) — Design custom modules that appear in the Plan, Engage, or Reflect navigation menus.
* [Manage Sites](/administration/administration/manage-sites.md) — Add, edit, import, and merge site records.
* [WebNEERS Importer](/administration/utilities/importers.md) — Import WebNEERS data into PEARS. *(Extension only.)*
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