Getting Started with the Galaxy Dashboard
The Galaxy Dashboard serves as your centralized control panel for hosting, monitoring, and managing all your applications and databases on the Galaxy platform. Designed for both quick overviews and deep configuration, the dashboard provides a unified interface to manage your entire cloud infrastructure.
This guide will walk you through the main features and functions of the Galaxy Dashboard, explaining what each screen does and how to perform key tasks.
Understanding the Core Navigation
The dashboard is structured for efficiency, allowing you to manage your resources across different contexts.
The Sidebar Menu
Located on the left side, the sidebar is your main tool for navigating between the major sections of the platform.
Section | Purpose | Key Functionality |
|---|---|---|
Overview | Provides a high-level summary of your account's status and recent activity. | Quick access to recently deployed Apps and Databases. |
Apps | Dedicated section for managing all your deployed applications. | Deploy new apps, view status, scale containers, and configure app settings. |
Databases | Dedicated section for managing your hosted database instances. | Create new databases, monitor performance, and view connection credentials. |
Billing | Manages all financial aspects of your account. | Update payment methods, view invoices, manage coupons and savings plans. |
Security | Central hub for account security settings. | Configure Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and update your password. |
Settings | General account and profile management. | Update your email addresses, and manage account cancellation. |
Context Switching: Accounts, Organizations, and Regions
A powerful feature of the Galaxy Dashboard is the ability to switch context between your personal account, your organizations, and geographical regions.
Account and Organization Selector
The selector, located at the top-left next to the Galaxy logo, allows you to switch between your Personal Account and any associated Organizations. Organizations are essential for team collaboration, allowing multiple developers to deploy, scale, and monitor apps together.
- Personal Account: Used for individual projects and personal management.
- Organizations: Used for team environments. You can easily switch to view resources owned by the organization. The menu also includes an option to create a New Organization.
Region Selector
Galaxy Cloud operates across multiple geographical locations to ensure low latency and compliance. The Region Selector, located at the top-center, allows you to view and manage resources deployed in specific regions.
- Available Regions: Resources can be managed in
us-east-1(US East),ap-southeast-2(Asia-Pacific), andeu-west-1(EU West). You must switch to the correct region context to view and manage resources deployed there.
Detailed Section Breakdown
Overview
The Overview page is your landing page, providing an immediate snapshot of your most important resources. It features two main panels:
- Recent Apps: Lists your most recently active or deployed applications, showing their current status (Running/Stopped), container count, and plan type (e.g., Basic, Professional). A View All link directs you to the main Apps section.
- Recent Databases: Lists your most recent database clusters, showing the database version (e.g., MongoDB 8.0.4), type (e.g., standalone), and current status (Running). A View All link directs you to the main Databases section.
Apps Management
The Apps section provides a comprehensive table view of all your deployed applications.
- Key Information: The table clearly displays the App Name, Status, Type (e.g., Node.js, Meteor.js), Plan, and Creation Date.
- Actions: Use the Deploy New App button to initiate a new deployment. Filters are available to quickly sort applications by Status, Plan, or Type. Clicking on an app name will take you to its dedicated management page for detailed monitoring and configuration.
Databases Management
The Databases section allows you to manage your hosted database clusters.
- Key Information: The table summarizes the Cluster name, Database version, Type (e.g., standalone), Status, Region, and Creation Date.
- Actions: The Create Database button guides you through provisioning a new database instance.
Billing
This section ensures you have full control over your subscription and payments.
- Billing & Payment Method: Displays your configured payment method (e.g., PayPal) and billing address. You can update this information using the Update Billing button.
- Coupon Code: Allows you to enter and apply promotional codes. You can also Manage Coupon settings.
- Current Usage: Provides a summary of your usage and associated costs for the current period. You can review past charges via the View Invoices link.
- Savings Plans: Information on long-term pricing models, such as the Savings Plan, which offers a discount for a one-year upfront payment.
Security
The Security section helps you protect your account with essential security measures.
- Two Factor Authentication (2FA):
- Authenticator App: The recommended, highest-level security method. You can Enable/Disable App 2FA or Show Recovery Codes.
- Email: A less secure, but still effective, alternative to the Authenticator App. You can Enable/Disable Email 2FA.
- Update your Password: A dedicated form to securely change your account password.
Personal Settings
The Settings section is for managing your personal profile and account administration.
- Account Details: Allows you to view your Account username and your Account email.
- Emails: Manage all associated email addresses, set a primary email, and view verification status.
- Cancel Account: Provides information on how to stop billing and close your account, with a Contact Support button for assistance.
By familiarizing yourself with these core features, you can effectively manage your applications and databases, monitor usage, and maintain a secure environment within the Galaxy Cloud Dashboard.
Updated on: 19/10/2025