Navigating the Dashboard¶
Home Page Layout¶
After logging in, GeoNode opens to the Homepage. The layout includes the following key features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Top Navigation Bar | Provides quick access to Resources, Datasets, Maps, Documents, Search, and your User Menu. |
| Resource Tiles | Display the most recent or featured content for easy access. |
| Search Box | Enables global, full-text search across all available resources. |
Top Navigation Bar¶
The Top Navigation Bar provides quick access to the main features and resource types within GeoNode.
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| All Resources | View and create resources of any type. |
| Datasets | Browse, upload, or manage spatial datasets. |
| Maps | Create new maps or view existing ones. |
| Documents | Upload and manage supporting documents. |
| GeoStories | Create immersive stories by combining text, interactive maps, and multimedia content. |
| Dashboards | Add and manage widgets such as charts, maps, tables, text blocks, and counters. |
| Avatar Menu | Access your Profile, Recent Activity, Favorites, Inbox, and Logout options. |
| About | Discover people and groups, and invite new users. |
Quick Search¶
Type any keyword or phrase into the top navigation Search Box and press Enter to view results across all available resource types.
Search Page Filters¶
Once on the Search page, you can refine your results by clicking the Filter and selecting from the following options:
- Resource Types
- Categories, Keywords, Regions, Owners, or Groups
- Date range
- Spatial Extent
You can also sort the results by clicking the Order by dropdown and choosing from:
| Sort Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Most recent or Least recent |
| Alphabetical | A → Z or Z → A |
| Popularity | Most popular |
Resource Pages¶
Clicking on any of the following tabs will take you to its dedicated page and display all available items of that type:
- All Resources
- Datasets
- Maps
- Documents
Each resource tile includes:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Thumbnail | Visual preview of the resource, such as a map snapshot or file icon. |
| Title | Custom name given to the resource. |
| Owner | Username or organization that created or uploaded the resource. |
| View Button | Opens the resource in its appropriate viewer. |
| More Menu (⋮) | Provides extra options like Clone, Edit, Delete, and Share. |
Next up: Learn how to manage users, assign roles, and configure permissions to control access across your GeoNode platform.