# About the host level

> The host is the first level in the hierarchy. At this level, you can modify shared platform functionality like system administrator accounts, global authentication settings, global system email settings. You can also edit Orchestrator host settings from the host level. Only system administrators can access the host portal. Host settings apply across all the organizations.

The host is the first level in the hierarchy. At this level, you can modify shared platform functionality like system administrator accounts, global authentication settings, global system email settings. You can also edit Orchestrator host settings from the host level. Only system administrators can access the host portal. Host settings apply across all the organizations.

## Host portal

The Management portal at the host level is where you can view and manage system administrator accounts, global authentication settings, global system email settings, and the login page. Only system administrators (logged in to the host) can access host portal.

The settings that you configure from this portal are inherited by all your organizations. You can overwrite some settings at the organization level.

Figure 1. Automation Suite host portal view

To access the host portal, navigate to the **Login** page at `https://AutomationSuiteURL/` , and log in to the `host` with your system administrator credentials.

## Orchestrator host portal

The Orchestrator host portal is available from within the host portal. It allows system administrators to configure Orchestrator settings at the host level.

Orchestrator host settings are inherited across all organizations and some can be overwritten at the organization level.

Figure 2. Orchestrator host portal Libraries view !['Orchestrator host portal Libraries view' image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/test-cloud/test-cloud-orchestrator-host-portal-libraries-view-image-485101-ab5f6ca7-6079c75b.webp)

To access the host portal, navigate to the **Login** page at `https://AutomationSuiteURL/` and log in to the `host` with your system administrator credentials.

## Organization admin portal

The **Admin** area at the organization level is where you can view and manage organization administrator accounts, organization authentication settings, organization system email settings, and other security settings. Only organization administrators (logged in to the organization) can access the organization **Admin** area.

To access the **Admin** area, navigate to the **Login** page at `https://AutomationSuiteURL/` and log in to the `organization` with your organization administrator credentials. Once logged in, navigate to **Admin** from the left rail.

## Signing in to the administration portals

1. Navigate to the **Login** page. The **Login** page opens.

   Figure 3. Login page

   
2. For the **Organization name**, type `host` to access the host portals, or the name of your specific organization to access a specific organization portal.

   If a different organization is already set, select **Change** next to its name to specify a different organization name:

   

1. In the **Username or email** and **Password** fields, type your administrator credentials.
2. Select **Log In** and you are redirected to the appropriate portal.