If your organization is on Awardco 2.0 with the new modular navigation, you’ll notice your Admin Settings experience looks a bit different. The new multi‑product Admin navigation is now live for platforms using the multi‑product User Nav 2.0 and is enabled by default on new 2.0 migrations, so this is the navigation you’ll see going forward.
Here are three quick tips to get comfortable fast:
1. Re‑learn where your “everyday” tools live
The Admin navigation now groups everyday admin tools and deeper product settings into clearer sections, making it easier to find reports, programs, and configuration areas without hunting through long menus.
This week, take 3–5 minutes to click through each section and confirm where your go‑to items now live—for example:
- Recognition program configuration
- Budget and funding tools
- Reports and dashboards
Saving a fresh bookmark or screenshot for your most‑used paths can make the change feel much smoother for your broader admin team.
2. Use the in‑app help to orient yourself
As this navigation rolls out, you may see a one‑time in‑app pop‑up pointing you to an updated admin help article that walks through the new layout.
If you’re ever unsure where something moved:
- Open the Help/Resource Center from your admin view.
- Look for a “Getting Started with Recognition for Admins” or similar overview.
- Use that article as your source of truth for the new click‑paths instead of relying on muscle memory from the old nav.
This is the fastest way to confirm “where did that setting go?” without trial and error.
3. Remember that sandboxes and live sites may differ (briefly)
If you’ve been testing 2.0 in a sandbox or demo environment for a while, your live site may look slightly different when you turn 2.0 on—because both User and Admin multi‑product navigation now come together.
If something feels “off” between environments:
- Double‑check which nav version each environment is on.
- Work with your Awardco contact to align sandbox and production so your tests match what admins will see on launch.
Aligning those experiences early reduces confusion for admins and avoids surprise on go‑live.
Spend a few minutes exploring the new Admin Settings navigation now, so your day‑to‑day work stays smooth when things get busy later.
