
Manage dashboards
Rename, duplicate, archive, restore, delete, copy links, and keep dashboard lists current.
Dashboard management keeps active views trustworthy
Managing dashboards is the maintenance work: rename unclear dashboards, copy links, star important ones, archive dashboards for finished projects or reviews, restore dashboards that were archived too soon, and remove dashboard clutter before people stop trusting the list.
A dashboard should have an owner and a reason to exist. If nobody can explain why a dashboard is active, archive it rather than letting it rot in place.
Availability
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Available on | Plans with dashboard access |
| Available for | Web app, desktop app, and mobile app |
| Who can manage | Users with dashboard edit or manage permission |
| Who can view | Users with dashboard view permission |
| Mobile support | Dashboard management is supported on mobile. Web or desktop can be more comfortable for bulk cleanup. |
Open the dashboard manager
Open Dashboards and use the dashboard list or manager controls. If the workspace has active dashboards, ALLO may open the first active dashboard directly. Use the dashboard navigation or manager action to see the list.
Archived dashboards are in the archived dashboard area, not the normal active list. See Archive and restore dashboards.
Common management actions
| Action | Use it when |
|---|---|
| Rename | The dashboard name no longer matches its purpose. |
| Copy link | You need to send people directly to the dashboard. |
| Star | You personally want faster access. |
| Edit sharing | Viewers or editors need to change. |
| Add or remove widgets | The dashboard needs better summary content. |
| Connect or remove resources | Pinned resources changed. |
| Archive | The dashboard should leave the active list but may be needed later. |
| Restore | An archived dashboard should become active again. |
| Delete | The dashboard should be permanently removed where deletion is available. |
The exact action names can vary by permission and surface. If an action is missing, check whether you can edit the dashboard.
Rename dashboards
Rename a dashboard when its audience, project, client, or purpose changes. Avoid names that only make sense to the creator. Clear names help people find dashboards through tabs, links, search, and conversations.
If a dashboard is shared widely, mention the rename to the team so old instructions do not confuse people. Existing links should still route to the same dashboard when the dashboard itself remains active.
Copy links
Copy a dashboard link when you want people to open the same dashboard directly. Link access still depends on permissions. A copied link is not a magic pass. If a teammate cannot open it, check dashboard sharing and workspace membership.
For link access problems, use Share a dashboard and When you can't access work.
Star dashboards
Starring is personal quick access. It helps you find important dashboards faster, but it does not change the dashboard for everyone else. It does not grant permission, notify teammates, or pin the dashboard to every user's workspace.
For broader starred behavior, see Use starred items.
Archive old dashboards
Archive dashboards when a project ended, a client engagement closed, a recurring review changed format, or the dashboard should no longer appear in the active list. Archiving is safer than deleting when the team may need history later.
If people still need the resources inside the dashboard, make sure they can reach them another way before archiving. A dashboard often acts as the map to several important canvases or files.
Restore or delete dashboards
Use the archived dashboard area to restore dashboards that should be active again. Deletion, when available, should be reserved for dashboards that no longer need recovery. Before deleting, check whether the dashboard contains unique organization context or only points to resources stored elsewhere.
See Archive and restore dashboards for recovery details.
Manage widgets and resources
Dashboard management is not only list cleanup. Use widgets and pinned resources to keep a dashboard current:
| Need | Article |
|---|---|
| Add, move, resize, configure, rename, or remove widgets | Use dashboard widgets |
| Connect projects, canvases, files, and links | Connect resources to a dashboard |
| Share with viewers or editors | Share a dashboard |
Troubleshooting management actions
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Rename or archive is disabled | You only have view access | Ask a dashboard owner for edit permission. |
| Dashboard is missing from active list | It may be archived or you may lack access | Check archived dashboards and permissions. |
| Copied link does not work for teammate | They lack dashboard or workspace access | Update sharing or ask admin. |
| Star does not affect other users | Stars are personal | Share the dashboard or send a link instead. |
| Resource remains broken after dashboard rename | Resource permission or link target issue | Check the underlying resource. |
When to contact support
Contact support when dashboard management actions fail for an authorized editor after refresh, a dashboard disappears from both active and archived lists, or a copied link opens the wrong dashboard. Include workspace name, dashboard name, your role, action attempted, and screenshot of the error.
Related articles
- Use dashboard widgets
- Connect resources to a dashboard
- Share a dashboard
- Archive and restore dashboards
- Use Starred from the sidebar
- How Trash works