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Welcome to Luminate Online, your all-in-one platform for constituent management, fundraising, and digital engagement. This guide helps you quickly set up your account, configure permissions, and explore essential features so you build campaigns and connect with supporters right away.

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There are a few things you should know before you begin.

Supported Browsers

Blackbaud makes every effort to test and support the most recent versions of browsers.

For a complete list of the current browsers that the Luminate products support, see Supported Browsers.

Missing features and tools

Permissions

In Luminate Online, permissions are managed under Setup in Security Categories. After you create a security category (a set of permissions) and a security group (a role or title that grants access to specific security categories), assign individuals to the appropriate security groups. See Security Management for more information.

Administrator Preferences

When you log in, your name appears in the top-right corner above the navigation bar. Select your name to open Administrator Preferences. These settings apply only while you are logged in.

Tip: Be sure to Save after you make any changes to your preferences.

Next steps

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