Accountability is Important
π‘οΈ Which is why we give you the ability to control how your instance is used.
π Introducing the RoseWire Admin Panel!
Hey RoseWire operators and fans! π We’ve just rolled out a massive update that puts you firmly in the driver’s seat of your instance. Running a server is a big responsibility, and we believe you should have the best tools to manage your community and keep things running smoothly.
This latest commit introduces a powerful new Admin Dashboard, giving you the ultimate control over user access, content, and federation. Let’s dive into what’s new!
π‘οΈ Your New Command Center: The Admin Dashboard
First things first, security is key! The very first time you launch your updated RoseWire server, you’ll be prompted to create a secure password right in the console. π Once that’s set, you can log in to your brand-new web dashboard at /admin. This is your one-stop shop for all the new moderation tools.
π« User Management Made Easy
Got a user causing trouble? No problem. The new dashboard makes it simple to manage your user base.
- Ban Hammer – Ready! βοΈ You can now ban local users by their nickname. Once banned, they won’t be able to log in via SSH. If they’re already online when you bring down the hammer, they’ll be disconnected immediately. Peace and quiet restored!
π€ Control Your Connections: Peer Federation Control
RoseWire is all about connecting communities, but you should always be in control of who you connect with.
- Block Unwanted Peers! πͺ Don’t want to federate with a specific instance? Just add it to your blocklist. This will stop all server-to-server communication, including chat federation, file searches, and network gossip. You curate your own corner of the fediverse.
π Fine-Grained File Control
Sharing is caring, but some files are better left unshared. To keep your instance safe and on-topic, we’ve introduced filetype blocking.
- Block Risky Filetypes! μν You can now create a custom blocklist of file extensions (like
.exe,.zip, or anything you choose). The server will then prevent anyone from sharing or downloading files with those extensions. Itβs a simple but powerful way to protect your users and your server.
We’re incredibly excited to get these tools into your hands. This update is all about empowering instance administrators and making RoseWire a safer, more customizable platform for everyone.
Check out the full details in the commit on GitHub!
Happy hosting! β¨
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