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updated_at: "2025-10-30T09:21:34.284Z"
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# Adapting to the new interface of UserLock 13.0

Interface changes, navigation updates, key improvements.

## Introduction

We know change can be **challenging**, especially when you’re used to the old console. 

The new UserLock interface is designed to follow familiar patterns, so the transition should feel **natural**, with clearer navigation, improved usability, and greater efficiency.

This page highlights the key differences from previous versions and introduces the new features, so you can quickly **find your bearings** and start taking full advantage of UserLock 13.0.

![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/122374/800x320/69350c2bb0/tada.png)

## Navigation changes

Navigation in UserLock has been completely redesigned. Instead of a technical tree menu, the console is now structured into clear sections that reflect how administrators actually work. 

This new approach makes it easier to locate resources, configure policies, and monitor activity.

### Main sections

- **Dashboard** gives you a global overview across all areas.
- **Environment** shows everything that makes up your network: machines, users, groups, and OUs.
- **Access Policies** is where you define and adjust the rules that control access.
- **Activity** lets you see what is happening right now and gives you the tools to act immediately.
- **Reporting** shows what has already happened, with consolidated data and analytics.
- **Server settings **⚙ is where you customize and fine-tune UserLock to match your organization’s needs.

![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/122374/736x40/0ecf219680/main-nav.png)

Each section also comes with its own **left-hand menu**. This menu lists the available pages for that section and keeps navigation consistent across the console.

### Menu mapping from previous versions to 13.0

The following table shows how pages from earlier versions of UserLock map to the new interface in 13.0. It helps you quickly locate the features you are used to, and understand how they have been reorganized.

| Previous versions | Version 13.0 | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Agent distribution** | **Environment ▸ Machines** | - Manage [installed agents](/userlock/docs/getting-started/deploying-agent) and audited machines. - One row per machine for clarity, with new statistics and filters. |
| **Protected accounts** | **Access Policies** | - New terminology and improved way to configure rules. - One page per policy type. - More information in the [Access Policies reference](/userlock/docs/reference/access-policies/). |
| **Multi-factor authentication** | Split across sections | - Dashboard statistics moved to the [MFA report](/userlock/docs/reference/reporting). - MFA help requests moved to the [Activity](/userlock/docs/reference/activity) section. - Settings move to the [Server Settings](/userlock/docs/reference/server-settings/) section. |
| **User sessions** | **Activity** | - Split into multiple views: *Active sessions*, *Connected users*, and *Machines in use*. - See the[ Activity reference](/userlock/docs/reference/activity) for details. |
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | **Server settings ▸ Single Sign-On** | - Applications are configured directly in the [SSO settings](/userlock/docs/reference/server-settings/sso) of the console. - Service management moved to the Configuration Wizard. See the [SSO guide](/userlock/docs/guides/sso/install-configure-sso). |
| **Messages** | **Server settings ▸ Messages** | - Message templates now support variables more easily. Learn more in the [Messages reference](/userlock/docs/reference/server-settings/messages). |
| **Server Properties** | **Server settings** | - Now accessible via the ⚙️ icon in the top right corner. - Full options are listed in the [Server settings reference](/userlock/docs/reference/server-settings/). |
| **Reports** | **Reporting** | - All reports consolidated in the [Reporting](/userlock/docs/reference/reporting) section. |
| **Scheduler** | **Reporting ▸ Scheduled reports** | - Scheduling options are integrated into the *Reporting *section. - See the [scheduled reports reference](/userlock/docs/reference/reporting#scheduling-reports) for details. |
| **Advanced** | Moved or removed | - Tables viewers removed. - SQL Query move to [Reporting](/userlock/docs/reference/reporting). - Logon cleaner moved in [Server settings ▸ Database](/userlock/docs/reference/server-settings/database). |

## Environment: a clearer view of your Active Directory

The **Environment** section adds dedicated pages for:

- machines (former *Agent Distribution* page),
- users,
- groups,
- and organizational units.

![Deployment alongside on-premise Active Directory](https://a.storyblok.com/f/122374/903x503/2ccc2fd2df/deployment-active-directory-user.png)

UserLock now displays **Active Directory information** directly in the console, so administrators can quickly recognize their resources, understand relationships, and navigate their network more intuitively. 

This makes it easier to **locate the right entity** when configuring UserLock or taking action in daily operations.

## Entity dashboards: deeper investigation made easy

Clicking on a user, machine, group, or OU opens a detailed dashboard with pages for activity, applied policies, and reports already **filtered for that entity**. 

![Dashboard user activity](https://a.storyblok.com/f/122374/800x611/024b23c8f0/dashboard-user-activite.png)

Multiple dashboards can be opened in parallel: for example, when investigating a suspicious user session, you can **follow the trail** to the machine they logged onto, open that machine’s dashboard in a new tab, and continue to pivot further if needed. 

This workflow makes it possible to **investigate incidents in depth**, without losing context or having to jump back and forth between pages.

> **Note**
>
> 👉 See the [Entity dashboards reference](/userlock/docs/reference/activity#user-dashboard) for details

## Access Policies: clearer, smarter configuration

The former *Protected accounts* section is now **Access Policies**, with a complete redesign of how rules are created and managed. 

![Access policies - Active Directory](https://a.storyblok.com/f/122374/784x622/9becf63c30/access-policies.png)

- No more creating a *Protected Account* with a single, overwhelming form with every setting at once and no explanation.
- Instead, you choose the policy type (MFA, time, machine restrictions, etc.) and apply it to a user, group, or OU.
- A new wizard guides you step by step, and the editor includes inline explanations for each option, reducing the need to consult documentation.
- Each policy type has its own page, listing every user, group or OU having this policy type.

Configuration is now faster, clearer, and more reliable, helping administrators enforce rules with confidence.

> **Note**
>
> 👉 See the [Access policies reference](/userlock/docs/reference/access-policies/#user-dashboard) for details

## Admin actions and configurations: visibility and control

UserLock 13.0 introduces major improvements to how administrator actions are tracked and audited.

![Report administrators configuration changes](https://a.storyblok.com/f/122374/1484x1005/c5d15c963f/report-admin-configuration-changes.png)

- A new **admin actions panel**, accessible from the  ⚡ icon in the top right corner, shows all actions launched by you (lock, reset, logoff, etc.). Each action is tracked with progress updates and a final notification once completed, so you can launch long operations and continue working elsewhere.
- A detailed **Admin actions report** provide clear visibility into what was done, by whom, and when.
- A new **Admin configuration changes report** lists every modification made to UserLock’s settings by administrators, ensuring complete traceability for audits and troubleshooting.

Together, these features give administrators a central place to monitor their actions in real time, and the assurance that all interventions are fully recorded for later review.

> **Note**
>
> 👉 See the [Admin actions reference](/userlock/docs/reference/admin-actions) for details

## Views: adapt UserLock to your needs

UserLock 13.0 introduces a views system available on **every data page** of the *Environment, Access Policies, Activity,* and *Reporting *sections.

![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/122374/912x445/ee390b2449/view-selector-users.png)

With views, you can **tailor** how information is displayed — applying filters, adjusting columns, and organizing data to match the way you work. Each administrator can shape UserLock to **surface exactly what matters** most for their role and responsibilities.

Views can also be **shared** across the team, ensuring everyone works from the same perspective when monitoring, investigating, or reporting.

> **Note**
>
> 👉 See the [Views reference](/userlock/docs/reference/views) for details

## Other notable changes

In addition to the major changes described above, version 13.0 also brings many other improvements to the interface:

- All **reports** have been revamped with new statistics and charts, and are easier to use: you no longer need to fill out a form before seeing the results.
- The **report scheduler** has been redesigned for better ergonomics. When UserLock is installed as a web app, reports can now be delivered as direct links in emails — a big time-saver.
- **New filters** are available on every page, giving administrators more control over how they view and refine data.
- The interface is now available in **Spanish and Japanese**, with Dutch, German, Portuguese, and Arabic versions coming soon.
- **Server settings** have been reorganized for greater clarity and ease of use.

For the full list of changes in this release, see the [changelog](/userlock/docs/support/changelog).

## Conclusion

We know this version brings many changes. But based on early feedback, the transition is intuitive, and the new interface makes daily administration faster and more efficient.

At IS Decisions, we are always listening to our customers. If there are aspects you find difficult, or if you have ideas to further improve UserLock, please reach out, we’ll be glad to hear your suggestions.