Console Overview

The Baseguard Console is a web-based administration interface for managing your mesh network. From here you can manage nodes, configure access control, and administer users.

Accessing the Console

Navigate to your console URL in a web browser:

https://console.baseguard.net

Or your self-hosted console URL.

Dashboard Layout

The console features a clean, intuitive interface with:

• Top navigation bar: Organization selector and user menu
• Side navigation: Quick access to all sections
• Main content area: Context-specific views and actions

Navigation

Organization Selector

If you belong to multiple organizations, use the organization dropdown to switch between them.

User Menu

Access account settings, profile, and logout from the user menu in the top-right corner.

Main Sections

Nodes

Manage devices connected to your network:

• View all nodes
• Pending nodes (awaiting approval)
• Node details and tags
• Remove nodes

Access Control

Configure network access (tabs within Access Control section):

• Network Rules: Define access rules (ACLs)
• Preview: Visualize rule connections
• Tags: Create and manage tags

Users

Manage team members:

• Invite new users
• Assign roles
• Remove users

Keys

Authentication keys:

• Node Auth Keys: For device enrollment
• API Keys: For programmatic access

Audit Log

View history of administrative actions:

• Who did what
• When it happened
• Filter by action type

Settings

Organization configuration:

• Name and details
• Node approval settings
• Key expiration policies
• DNS configuration

Mobile Access

The console is responsive and works on mobile devices, though a desktop browser is recommended for administrative tasks.

See Also

• Organizations — Configure your organization
• Nodes — Manage devices
• Users — User management
• Keys — Auth and API keys
• Audit Logs — Activity history