> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.conduktor.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Admin configuration — Conduktor Console setup

> Admin setup for Conduktor Console: connect Kafka clusters, configure RBAC, set up SSO, manage users and groups, enable audit logging, and configure data masking.

We recommend completing these tasks first.

## Core configuration

<Steps>
  <Step title="Configure Kafka clusters">
    [Connect your Kafka infrastructure](/guide/conduktor-in-production/admin/configure-clusters) to start managing resources and topics.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up monitoring">
    [Enable health monitoring](/guide/conduktor-in-production/monitor) for your Gateway and Console deployments to track system health.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Access and security

<Steps>
  <Step title="Define user access">
    [Configure authentication](/guide/conduktor-in-production/admin/user-access) including [user groups](/guide/conduktor-in-production/admin/user-access/map-external-groups) for team access management.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up RBAC">
    [Implement role-based access control](/guide/conduktor-in-production/admin/set-up-rbac) to manage user permissions and security.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure audit logs">
    [Enable audit logging](/guide/conduktor-in-production/admin/audit-logs) for compliance and security event tracking.
  </Step>
</Steps>