Overview
This guide provides administrators with step-by-step instructions on how to create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) efficiently within the RAKAN Team Portal. By following this guide, admins can ensure a structured and organized approach to SOP management.

1. Accessing the SOP Management Page
- Log in to the Admin Dashboard.
- Navigate to the SOPs section in the left menu.
- Click Add New SOP to create a new entry.
2. Creating a New SOP

2.1 Entering SOP Details
- Title: Enter a clear and concise title in the “Add title” field.
- Content: Use the text editor to add relevant information.
- Use Heading 2 for main sections.
- Use Paragraph for regular text.
- Click Add Media to insert images or documents if necessary.

2.2 Uploading a Featured Image (Mandatory)
- Click Set Featured Image in the right-hand menu.
- Upload an image that meets the following specifications:
- Dimensions: 1200px x 800px
- Format: JPEG
- Size: Less than 300KB
- Note: A featured image is required to save or publish the SOP.

2.3 Assigning a Category
- In the Categories section, select the relevant category for the SOP.
- Available categories include:
- Internal: SOPs restricted to specific departments or users.
- Public: SOPs that are open and viewable by everyone.
- Available categories include:

2.4 Assigning User Access (Optional)
- User Access:
- If you want specific users from other departments to view the SOP, use the User Selected for SOPs dropdown.
- This bypasses department restrictions for Internal SOPs.
- Example: A member from the IT department can view an HR SOP if they are added to this field.
2.5 Adding FAQs (Optional)
- Scroll to the FAQs section.
- Click Add Question to include frequently asked questions related to the SOP.
- Example: For HR-related SOPs, include questions about leave applications, approvals, etc.
2.6 Choosing the Department (Mandatory)
- Department Selection:
- Internal SOPs are visible only to users in the selected department.
- Example: An SOP tagged as Internal for the IT Department will be accessible only to IT department members.
- Public SOPs are accessible to all users across departments.
- If specific users from another department need access, add them using the User Selected for SOPs dropdown.
- Internal SOPs are visible only to users in the selected department.
2.7 Allowing Comments (Optional)
- Scroll to the Discussion section in the SOP editor.
- Check the Allow Comments box to enable user comments.
- If comments should be disabled, uncheck this box.
- Moderation settings can be adjusted in the Settings > Discussion menu.
2.8 Change Author (Using Quick Edit)

- Hover over the desired post title and click Quick Edit.
- Locate the Author dropdown menu.
- Select the new author from the list.

3. Publishing Options
3.1 Setting Visibility
- In the Publish box, adjust the visibility settings:
- Public: Visible to all users.
- Password Protected: Only accessible with a password.
- Private: Only visible to administrators.
3.2 Scheduling an SOP
- By default, SOPs are published immediately.
- To schedule for a future date:
- Click Edit next to “Publish immediately.”
- Select the desired date and time.
- Click OK, then Schedule.
3.3 Saving or Publishing
- To publish immediately, click Publish.
- To save as a draft, click Save Draft.

4. Editing an Existing SOP
- Navigate to the SOPs page in the admin menu.
- Use the search bar to locate the SOP.
- Click Edit to make changes.
- Modify the content, attachments, or categories as needed.
- Click Update to save modifications.
5. Deleting an SOP
- Navigate to the SOPs page.
- Locate the SOP to be removed.
- Click Move to Trash.
- To permanently delete:
- Go to the Trash tab.
- Click Delete Permanently.
- If needed, restore an SOP from the Trash before permanent deletion.
6. Key Points to Remember
- A featured image is mandatory to save or publish the SOP.
- Department selection is required to ensure proper access control.
- Use appropriate categories and tags for better organization.
- Visibility settings determine who can access the SOP.
- User access for specific cases can be managed using the “User Selected for SOPs” dropdown.
- SOPs can be edited at any time, but changes should be reviewed before updating.
By following this guide, administrators can efficiently manage SOPs within the RAKAN Team Portal.