diff --git a/DEPLOYMENT.md b/DEPLOYMENT.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4b05a27
--- /dev/null
+++ b/DEPLOYMENT.md
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+# Production Deployment & Data Persistence Guide
+
+To ensure that user data (and other settings/services) is not lost when you deploy updates to the application, follow these guidelines.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Do Not Use SQLite in Ephemeral Environments
+By default, the application is configured to use **SQLite** (`database/database.sqlite`). 
+
+SQLite is a file-based database. In modern hosting environments—such as **Heroku**, **AWS ECS**, **Docker containers**, or **digital ocean app platform**—the local container storage is ephemeral (destroyed and recreated on every deployment or restart). 
+
+### Recommended: Switch to a Managed Database (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
+For production deployments, change your database connection in your server's `.env` file to a persistent RDBMS like MySQL or PostgreSQL:
+
+```ini
+DB_CONNECTION=mysql
+DB_HOST=your-production-db-host.com
+DB_PORT=3306
+DB_DATABASE=singlelogin
+DB_USERNAME=admin
+DB_PASSWORD=your_secure_password
+```
+
+---
+
+## 2. If You Must Use SQLite in Production
+If you deploy to a Virtual Private Server (VPS) like **DigitalOcean Droplet**, **Linode**, or **AWS EC2**, or if you use Docker with persistent volumes, you can continue using SQLite securely:
+
+### Step A: Move the SQLite Database File to a Shared/Persistent Directory
+Do not leave the `database.sqlite` file inside the deployment root directory (which gets overwritten/cleaned on deployment). Instead, place it in a persistent folder (e.g. `/var/www/shared/` or `/data/`):
+
+1. On your production server, create a directory for persistent data:
+   ```bash
+   mkdir -p /var/www/shared
+   ```
+2. Move your existing database file there (so you don't lose current users):
+   ```bash
+   mv /var/www/singlelogin/database/database.sqlite /var/www/shared/database.sqlite
+   ```
+3. Set the correct permissions so the web server can read and write to the database and its parent folder:
+   ```bash
+   chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/shared
+   chmod -R 775 /var/www/shared
+   ```
+
+### Step B: Configure the Absolute Path in `.env`
+Update the `DB_DATABASE` environment variable in your production `.env` file to point to this absolute persistent path:
+
+```ini
+DB_CONNECTION=sqlite
+DB_DATABASE=/var/www/shared/database.sqlite
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. Safe Migration Commands on Deployment
+When deploying updates, make sure your deployment scripts run migrations safely:
+
+* **DO RUN**:
+  ```bash
+  php artisan migrate --force
+  ```
+  This command runs only new, pending migration files and keeps all existing data safe. The `--force` flag allows it to run in production without prompting.
+
+* **NEVER RUN**:
+  ```bash
+  php artisan migrate:fresh --seed
+  ```
+  This command drops all database tables, destroying all registered users and data, and then rebuilds the schema from scratch. Do not use this in production.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Git Configurations
+The SQLite database file `database.sqlite` is already ignored in git (`database/.gitignore`). Do not force-add or commit database files to your git repository, as doing so would cause your local database to overwrite your production database during deployment.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5ad1377..72d39d1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -49,6 +49,10 @@ ## Code of Conduct
 
 In order to ensure that the Laravel community is welcoming to all, please review and abide by the [Code of Conduct](https://laravel.com/docs/contributions#code-of-conduct).
 
+## Deployment & Persistence
+
+To configure the application for production and ensure that no user data is lost during deployment, please refer to the [DEPLOYMENT.md](file:///D:/projects/singlelogin/DEPLOYMENT.md) guide.
+
 ## Security Vulnerabilities
 
 If you discover a security vulnerability within Laravel, please send an e-mail to Taylor Otwell via [taylor@laravel.com](mailto:taylor@laravel.com). All security vulnerabilities will be promptly addressed.
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/AdminController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/AdminController.php
index 6ad566f..383293c 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/AdminController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/AdminController.php
@@ -39,7 +39,9 @@ public function index()
             'roles_count' => Role::count(),
         ];
 
-        return view('admin.dashboard', compact('admin', 'users', 'apps', 'roles', 'overrides', 'stats'));
+        $defaultRoleName = \App\Models\Setting::get('default_role', 'Developer');
+
+        return view('admin.dashboard', compact('admin', 'users', 'apps', 'roles', 'overrides', 'stats', 'defaultRoleName'));
     }
 
     /**
@@ -269,4 +271,56 @@ public function toggleBlockUser(Request $request, $id)
         $status = $user->is_blocked ? 'blocked' : 'unblocked';
         return redirect()->route('admin.dashboard')->with('success', "User account has been {$status} successfully.");
     }
+
+    /**
+     * Update the default role for new users.
+     */
+    public function updateDefaultRole(Request $request)
+    {
+        $request->validate([
+            'default_role' => 'required|string|exists:roles,name',
+        ]);
+
+        \App\Models\Setting::set('default_role', $request->default_role);
+
+        return redirect()->route('admin.dashboard')->with('success', 'Default role for new users updated successfully.');
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Toggle the admin privilege of a user.
+     */
+    public function toggleAdminPrivilege(Request $request, $id)
+    {
+        $user = User::findOrFail($id);
+
+        // Security: Prevent modifying own admin privileges
+        if ($user->id === Auth::id()) {
+            return redirect()->route('admin.dashboard')->with('error', 'Security violation: You cannot modify your own administrator privilege.');
+        }
+
+        if ($user->role === 'admin') {
+            $user->role = 'user';
+            
+            // Detach Admin role from pivot if it exists
+            $adminRole = Role::where('name', 'Admin')->first();
+            if ($adminRole) {
+                $user->roles()->detach($adminRole->id);
+            }
+            $user->save();
+            $status = 'revoked';
+        } else {
+            $user->role = 'admin';
+            
+            // Attach Admin role to pivot (create if missing)
+            $adminRole = Role::firstOrCreate(
+                ['name' => 'Admin'],
+                ['description' => 'Administrator access role.']
+            );
+            $user->roles()->syncWithoutDetaching([$adminRole->id]);
+            $user->save();
+            $status = 'granted';
+        }
+
+        return redirect()->route('admin.dashboard')->with('success', "Admin privilege has been {$status} for {$user->name} successfully.");
+    }
 }
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/LoginController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/LoginController.php
index 6d832af..5c90a6e 100644
--- a/app/Http/Controllers/LoginController.php
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/LoginController.php
@@ -124,6 +124,16 @@ public function handleMicrosoftCallback(Request $request)
                 'microsoft_refresh_token' => $microsoftUser->refreshToken ?? $user->microsoft_refresh_token,
                 'avatar' => $microsoftUser->getAvatar() ?? $user->avatar,
             ]);
+
+            // Assign default role if they have no roles assigned
+            if ($user->roles()->count() === 0) {
+                $defaultRoleName = \App\Models\Setting::get('default_role', 'Developer');
+                $defaultRole = \App\Models\Role::firstOrCreate(
+                    ['name' => $defaultRoleName],
+                    ['description' => 'Default application role.']
+                );
+                $user->roles()->sync([$defaultRole->id]);
+            }
         } else {
             // Block registration if domain is not allowed
             if (!$isSentientGeeks) {
@@ -140,6 +150,14 @@ public function handleMicrosoftCallback(Request $request)
                 'avatar' => $microsoftUser->getAvatar(),
                 'role' => 'user',
             ]);
+
+            // Assign configured default role
+            $defaultRoleName = \App\Models\Setting::get('default_role', 'Developer');
+            $defaultRole = \App\Models\Role::firstOrCreate(
+                ['name' => $defaultRoleName],
+                ['description' => 'Default application role.']
+            );
+            $user->roles()->sync([$defaultRole->id]);
         }
 
         Auth::login($user, true);
diff --git a/app/Http/Middleware/EnsureRole.php b/app/Http/Middleware/EnsureRole.php
index 47892a7..52a8a88 100644
--- a/app/Http/Middleware/EnsureRole.php
+++ b/app/Http/Middleware/EnsureRole.php
@@ -26,11 +26,16 @@ public function handle(Request $request, Closure $next, string $role): Response
             return redirect()->route('login')->with('error', 'Your account has been blocked. Please contact the administrator.');
         }
 
-        if (auth()->user()->role !== $role) {
-            if (auth()->user()->role === 'admin') {
-                if ($role === 'user') {
-                    return $next($request);
-                }
+        $user = auth()->user();
+        $hasRole = ($user->role === $role) || $user->hasRole($role);
+
+        if (!$hasRole) {
+            $isAdmin = ($user->role === 'admin') || $user->hasRole('admin');
+            if ($role === 'user' && $isAdmin) {
+                return $next($request);
+            }
+
+            if ($isAdmin) {
                 return redirect()->route('admin.dashboard');
             }
             return redirect()->route('dashboard')->with('error', 'Unauthorized access.');
diff --git a/app/Models/Setting.php b/app/Models/Setting.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fc8dec9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/Models/Setting.php
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+<?php
+
+namespace App\Models;
+
+use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Model;
+use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Attributes\Fillable;
+
+#[Fillable(['key', 'value'])]
+class Setting extends Model
+{
+    /**
+     * Get a setting value by key.
+     *
+     * @param string $key
+     * @param mixed $default
+     * @return mixed
+     */
+    public static function get(string $key, $default = null)
+    {
+        $setting = self::where('key', $key)->first();
+        return $setting ? $setting->value : $default;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Set a setting value.
+     *
+     * @param string $key
+     * @param mixed $value
+     * @return \App\Models\Setting
+     */
+    public static function set(string $key, $value)
+    {
+        return self::updateOrCreate(
+            ['key' => $key],
+            ['value' => $value]
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/app/Models/User.php b/app/Models/User.php
index b53d204..24d6b75 100644
--- a/app/Models/User.php
+++ b/app/Models/User.php
@@ -22,7 +22,22 @@ class User extends Authenticatable
      */
     public function isAdmin(): bool
     {
-        return $this->role === 'admin';
+        return $this->role === 'admin' || $this->hasRole('admin');
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Check if the user has a specific role by name.
+     */
+    public function hasRole(string $roleName): bool
+    {
+        if ($this->roles->isEmpty()) {
+            $defaultRoleName = \App\Models\Setting::get('default_role', 'Developer');
+            return strtolower($roleName) === strtolower($defaultRoleName);
+        }
+
+        return $this->roles->contains(function ($r) use ($roleName) {
+            return strtolower($r->name) === strtolower($roleName);
+        });
     }
 
     /**
@@ -52,14 +67,23 @@ public function authorizedApps()
 
         $roleIds = $this->roles()->pluck('roles.id')->toArray();
 
+        // If no roles are assigned, fallback to configured default role first
+        if (empty($roleIds)) {
+            $defaultRoleName = \App\Models\Setting::get('default_role', 'Developer');
+            $defaultRole = \App\Models\Role::where('name', $defaultRoleName)->first();
+            if ($defaultRole) {
+                $roleIds = [$defaultRole->id];
+            }
+        }
+
         // Get apps associated with user's roles
         $roleAppIds = \DB::table('app_role')
             ->whereIn('role_id', $roleIds)
             ->pluck('app_id')
             ->toArray();
 
-        // If no roles are assigned, user gets default access to Outlook email and Drive apps if registered
-        if (empty($roleIds)) {
+        // If still no roles/apps resolved, user gets default access to Outlook email and Drive apps if registered
+        if (empty($roleAppIds)) {
             $defaultAppIds = App::where(function ($query) {
                 $query->whereRaw('LOWER(name) LIKE ?', ['%outlook%'])
                       ->orWhereRaw('LOWER(name) LIKE ?', ['%mail%'])
diff --git a/database/migrations/2026_07_15_000000_create_settings_table.php b/database/migrations/2026_07_15_000000_create_settings_table.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ce3b578
--- /dev/null
+++ b/database/migrations/2026_07_15_000000_create_settings_table.php
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+<?php
+
+use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
+use Illuminate\Database\Schema\Blueprint;
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schema;
+
+return new class extends Migration
+{
+    /**
+     * Run the migrations.
+     */
+    public function up(): void
+    {
+        Schema::create('settings', function (Blueprint $table) {
+            $table->id();
+            $table->string('key')->unique();
+            $table->text('value')->nullable();
+            $table->timestamps();
+        });
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Reverse the migrations.
+     */
+    public function down(): void
+    {
+        Schema::dropIfExists('settings');
+    }
+};
diff --git a/database/seeders/DatabaseSeeder.php b/database/seeders/DatabaseSeeder.php
index e214217..7a842ea 100644
--- a/database/seeders/DatabaseSeeder.php
+++ b/database/seeders/DatabaseSeeder.php
@@ -149,5 +149,11 @@ public function run(): void
             ['user_id' => $user1->id, 'app_id' => $keka->id],
             ['type' => 'allow']
         );
+
+        // Seed default role setting
+        \App\Models\Setting::updateOrCreate(
+            ['key' => 'default_role'],
+            ['value' => 'Developer']
+        );
     }
 }
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index b1f497d..7df07e7 100644
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diff --git a/resources/views/admin/dashboard.blade.php b/resources/views/admin/dashboard.blade.php
index 288aa2e..f1d5ac3 100644
--- a/resources/views/admin/dashboard.blade.php
+++ b/resources/views/admin/dashboard.blade.php
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
     <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
     <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;600;700;800&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
     
+    <!-- SweetAlert2 -->
+    <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/sweetalert2@11"></script>
+    
     <style>
         :root {
             --bg-color: #0b0f19;
@@ -681,11 +684,28 @@
                     </table>
                 </div>
             </div>
-
             <!-- Role Management Card -->
             <div class="admin-card" style="background-color: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius: 20px; padding: 30px; backdrop-filter: blur(16px); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);">
                 <h3 style="font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #a5b4fc;">Manage Roles & Services</h3>
                 
+                <!-- Default Role Configuration Form -->
+                <form action="{{ route('admin.settings.default-role') }}" method="POST" style="margin-bottom: 30px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);">
+                    @csrf
+                    <div style="margin-bottom: 12px;">
+                        <label style="display:block; font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:6px; font-weight:500;">Default Role for New Users</label>
+                        <div style="display: flex; gap: 8px;">
+                            <select name="default_role" required class="form-input" style="flex: 1; padding:10px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:8px; color:white; outline: none; font-size: 0.85rem;">
+                                @foreach($roles as $role)
+                                    <option value="{{ $role->name }}" {{ $defaultRoleName === $role->name ? 'selected' : '' }} style="background-color: #1e1e38; color: white;">
+                                        {{ $role->name }}
+                                    </option>
+                                @endforeach
+                            </select>
+                            <button type="submit" class="btn" style="background-color: var(--accent-primary); color: white; font-size:0.85rem; border-radius:8px; padding:10px 16px; border:none; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; white-space: nowrap;">Save Default</button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </form>
+
                 <!-- Add Role Form -->
                 <form action="{{ route('admin.roles.store') }}" method="POST" style="margin-bottom: 30px;">
                     @csrf
@@ -915,6 +935,10 @@
                                                 <span class="badge" style="background-color:rgba(99,102,241,0.1); color:#818cf8; border:1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.25); font-size:0.65rem;">{{ $role->name }}</span>
                                             @endforeach
                                         </div>
+                                    @elseif($usr->role !== 'admin')
+                                        <div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px; margin-top:6px;">
+                                            <span class="badge" style="background-color:rgba(99,102,241,0.1); color:#818cf8; border:1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.25); font-size:0.65rem;">{{ $defaultRoleName }}</span>
+                                        </div>
                                     @endif
                                 </td>
                                 <td>
@@ -938,21 +962,32 @@
                                     </span>
                                 </td>
                                 <td style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">
-                                    @if($usr->id !== $admin->id)
-                                        @if(!$usr->isAdmin())
-                                            <button class="action-btn" onclick="openAssignRolesModal({{ $usr->id }}, '{{ addslashes($usr->name) }}', {{ json_encode($usr->roles->pluck('id')) }})" style="color:var(--accent-primary); border-color:rgba(99,102,241,0.2); font-size:0.75rem; padding:6px 12px; margin-right:4px;">Assign Roles</button>
-                                        @endif
-                                        <form action="{{ route('admin.users.toggle-block', $usr->id) }}" method="POST" style="display:inline;">
-                                            @csrf
-                                            <button type="submit" class="action-btn" 
-                                                    style="font-size:0.75rem; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.2s ease;
-                                                    {{ $usr->is_blocked ? 'color:#10b981; border-color:rgba(16,185,129,0.2); background-color:rgba(16,185,129,0.05);' : 'color:#ef4444; border-color:rgba(239,68,68,0.2); background-color:rgba(239,68,68,0.05);' }}">
-                                                {{ $usr->is_blocked ? 'Unblock' : 'Block' }}
-                                            </button>
-                                        </form>
-                                    @else
-                                        <span style="font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-muted); font-style:italic;">You (Admin)</span>
-                                    @endif
+                                     @if($usr->id !== $admin->id)
+                                         <button class="action-btn" onclick="openAssignRolesModal({{ $usr->id }}, '{{ addslashes($usr->name) }}', {{ json_encode($usr->roles->pluck('id')) }})" style="color:var(--accent-primary); border-color:rgba(99,102,241,0.2); font-size:0.75rem; padding:6px 12px; margin-right:4px;">Assign Roles</button>
+                                         
+                                         @if($usr->isAdmin())
+                                             <button class="action-btn" onclick="confirmAdminToggle({{ $usr->id }}, '{{ addslashes($usr->name) }}', 'revoke')" 
+                                                     style="color:#ef4444; border-color:rgba(239,68,68,0.3); background-color:rgba(239,68,68,0.05); font-size:0.75rem; padding:6px 12px; margin-right:4px; font-weight:600;">
+                                                 Revoke Admin
+                                             </button>
+                                         @else
+                                             <button class="action-btn" onclick="confirmAdminToggle({{ $usr->id }}, '{{ addslashes($usr->name) }}', 'grant')" 
+                                                     style="color:#f59e0b; border-color:rgba(245,158,11,0.3); background-color:rgba(245,158,11,0.05); font-size:0.75rem; padding:6px 12px; margin-right:4px; font-weight:600; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245,158,11,0.15);">
+                                                 Give Admin Privilege
+                                             </button>
+                                         @endif
+
+                                         <form action="{{ route('admin.users.toggle-block', $usr->id) }}" method="POST" style="display:inline;">
+                                             @csrf
+                                             <button type="submit" class="action-btn" 
+                                                     style="font-size:0.75rem; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.2s ease;
+                                                     {{ $usr->is_blocked ? 'color:#10b981; border-color:rgba(16,185,129,0.2); background-color:rgba(16,185,129,0.05);' : 'color:#ef4444; border-color:rgba(239,68,68,0.2); background-color:rgba(239,68,68,0.05);' }}">
+                                                 {{ $usr->is_blocked ? 'Unblock' : 'Block' }}
+                                             </button>
+                                         </form>
+                                     @else
+                                         <span style="font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-muted); font-style:italic;">You (Admin)</span>
+                                     @endif
                                 </td>
                             </tr>
                         @empty
@@ -1068,6 +1103,9 @@
                     <label style="display:block; font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:6px; font-weight:500;">Select Roles for User</label>
                     <div style="background:rgba(0,0,0,0.2); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:8px; padding:12px; max-height:200px; overflow-y:auto; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;">
                         @foreach($roles as $role)
+                            @if(strtolower($role->name) === 'admin')
+                                @continue
+                            @endif
                             <label class="checkbox-item">
                                 <input type="checkbox" name="roles[]" value="{{ $role->id }}" class="assign-user-role-checkbox" id="assign-user-role-{{ $role->id }}">
                                 <div>
@@ -1148,6 +1186,43 @@ function openEditAppModal(id, name, url, tag, iconSvg, color, desc, logoPath) {
 
             openModal('edit-app-modal');
         }
+
+        function confirmAdminToggle(userId, userName, actionType) {
+            const isGrant = actionType === 'grant';
+            const title = isGrant ? 'Grant Admin Privilege?' : 'Revoke Admin Privilege?';
+            const text = isGrant 
+                ? `Are you sure you want to grant admin privilege to ${userName}? They will be able to access the admin control panel.` 
+                : `Are you sure you want to revoke admin privilege from ${userName}? They will no longer have administrative access.`;
+            const confirmButtonText = isGrant ? 'Yes, grant it!' : 'Yes, revoke it!';
+            const confirmButtonColor = isGrant ? '#f59e0b' : '#ef4444';
+
+            Swal.fire({
+                title: title,
+                text: text,
+                icon: 'warning',
+                showCancelButton: true,
+                confirmButtonColor: confirmButtonColor,
+                cancelButtonColor: '#374151',
+                confirmButtonText: confirmButtonText,
+                background: '#1f2937',
+                color: '#f3f4f6'
+            }).then((result) => {
+                if (result.isConfirmed) {
+                    const form = document.createElement('form');
+                    form.method = 'POST';
+                    form.action = "{{ route('admin.users.toggle-admin', ':id') }}".replace(':id', userId);
+                    
+                    const csrfInput = document.createElement('input');
+                    csrfInput.type = 'hidden';
+                    csrfInput.name = '_token';
+                    csrfInput.value = '{{ csrf_token() }}';
+                    form.appendChild(csrfInput);
+
+                    document.body.appendChild(form);
+                    form.submit();
+                }
+            });
+        }
     </script>
 
     <footer style="text-align: center; padding: 40px 0; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); z-index: 10;">
diff --git a/resources/views/dashboard.blade.php b/resources/views/dashboard.blade.php
index a4ea4e7..da0407b 100644
--- a/resources/views/dashboard.blade.php
+++ b/resources/views/dashboard.blade.php
@@ -598,12 +598,12 @@
                     <span class="nav-profile-email">{{ $user->email }}</span>
                     <span class="meta-dot">&bull;</span>
                     <span class="nav-badge">
-                        @if($user->isAdmin())
-                            Admin
-                        @elseif($user->roles->isNotEmpty())
+                        @if($user->roles->isNotEmpty())
                             {{ $user->roles->pluck('name')->implode(', ') }}
+                        @elseif($user->role === 'admin')
+                            Admin
                         @else
-                            {{ ucfirst($user->role) }}
+                            {{ \App\Models\Setting::get('default_role', 'Developer') }}
                         @endif
                     </span>
                     @if($user->microsoft_id)
@@ -614,11 +614,16 @@
             </div>
         </div>
 
+
         <!-- Right: Actions -->
         <div class="nav-actions">
             @if($user->role === 'admin')
                 <a href="{{ route('admin.dashboard') }}" class="nav-action-btn admin" title="Admin Panel">
-                    Admin
+                    Go to Admin Dashboard
+                </a>
+            @elseif($user->hasRole('admin'))
+                <a href="{{ route('admin.dashboard') }}" target="_blank" class="nav-action-btn admin" title="Admin Panel">
+                    Go to Admin Dashboard
                 </a>
             @endif
             <form action="{{ route('logout') }}" method="POST" id="logout-form" style="display: none;">
diff --git a/routes/web.php b/routes/web.php
index e3644a3..8cf42a1 100644
--- a/routes/web.php
+++ b/routes/web.php
@@ -37,11 +37,13 @@
     Route::post('/admin/apps/{id}/update', [AdminController::class, 'updateApp'])->name('admin.apps.update');
     Route::delete('/admin/apps/{id}', [AdminController::class, 'destroyApp'])->name('admin.apps.destroy');
     Route::post('/admin/users/{id}/toggle-block', [AdminController::class, 'toggleBlockUser'])->name('admin.users.toggle-block');
+    Route::post('/admin/users/{id}/toggle-admin', [AdminController::class, 'toggleAdminPrivilege'])->name('admin.users.toggle-admin');
 
     // Roles CRUD
     Route::post('/admin/roles', [AdminController::class, 'storeRole'])->name('admin.roles.store');
     Route::post('/admin/roles/{id}/update', [AdminController::class, 'updateRole'])->name('admin.roles.update');
     Route::delete('/admin/roles/{id}', [AdminController::class, 'destroyRole'])->name('admin.roles.destroy');
+    Route::post('/admin/settings/default-role', [AdminController::class, 'updateDefaultRole'])->name('admin.settings.default-role');
 
     // User Roles & Overrides
     Route::post('/admin/users/{id}/roles', [AdminController::class, 'updateUserRoles'])->name('admin.users.roles.update');
diff --git a/tests/Feature/SecurityAndAdminTest.php b/tests/Feature/SecurityAndAdminTest.php
index 1460828..3cba3ce 100644
--- a/tests/Feature/SecurityAndAdminTest.php
+++ b/tests/Feature/SecurityAndAdminTest.php
@@ -273,4 +273,165 @@ public function test_sso_launch_redirects_to_microsoft_for_all_services_if_user_
 
         $response->assertRedirect('https://login.microsoftonline.com/common/oauth2/v2.0/authorize');
     }
+
+    /**
+     * Test user with multiple roles including Admin logs in via general route,
+     * sees user dashboard, displays all roles, and has Go to Admin Dashboard target_blank link.
+     */
+    public function test_user_multiple_roles_admin_link(): void
+    {
+        $user = User::create([
+            'name' => 'Multi Role User',
+            'email' => 'multi@sentientgeeks.com',
+            'role' => 'user',
+        ]);
+
+        $pmRole = Role::create(['name' => 'Project Manager']);
+        $adminRole = Role::create(['name' => 'Admin']);
+
+        $user->roles()->sync([$pmRole->id, $adminRole->id]);
+
+        // User dashboard can be accessed
+        $response = $this->actingAs($user)
+            ->get('/dashboard');
+
+        $response->assertStatus(200);
+        // At the top they will see other role i.e. admin
+        $response->assertSee('Project Manager, Admin');
+        // And they will see a link Go to Admin Dashboard which has target="_blank"
+        $response->assertSee('href="' . route('admin.dashboard') . '" target="_blank" class="nav-action-btn admin"', false);
+        $response->assertSee('Go to Admin Dashboard');
+
+        // And they can access the Admin Dashboard
+        $responseAdmin = $this->actingAs($user)
+            ->get('/admin/dashboard');
+        $responseAdmin->assertStatus(200);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Test that new user registration / login defaults to the configured role.
+     */
+    public function test_new_user_registration_default_role(): void
+    {
+        // 1. Initially configuration fallback is Developer
+        $devRole = Role::create(['name' => 'Developer']);
+        $otherRole = Role::create(['name' => 'Team Lead']);
+
+        // Mock Socialite callback for a brand new user
+        $mockSocialite = \Mockery::mock('Laravel\Socialite\Contracts\Provider');
+        $mockUser = \Mockery::mock('Laravel\Socialite\Two\User');
+
+        $mockUser->shouldReceive('getId')->andReturn('new-microsoft-id-888');
+        $mockUser->shouldReceive('getEmail')->andReturn('newuser@sentientgeeks.com');
+        $mockUser->shouldReceive('getName')->andReturn('New User');
+        $mockUser->shouldReceive('getAvatar')->andReturn(null);
+
+        $mockSocialite->shouldReceive('user')->andReturn($mockUser);
+        \Laravel\Socialite\Facades\Socialite::shouldReceive('driver')->with('microsoft')->andReturn($mockSocialite);
+
+        // Login as new user
+        $response = $this->get('/auth/microsoft/callback');
+        $response->assertRedirect(route('dashboard'));
+
+        $newUser = User::where('email', 'newuser@sentientgeeks.com')->first();
+        $this->assertNotNull($newUser);
+        $this->assertTrue($newUser->hasRole('Developer'));
+        $this->assertFalse($newUser->hasRole('Team Lead'));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Test that new user registration / login defaults to the custom configured role.
+     */
+    public function test_new_user_registration_custom_default_role(): void
+    {
+        $devRole = Role::create(['name' => 'Developer']);
+        $otherRole = Role::create(['name' => 'Team Lead']);
+
+        // Admin updates the configuration
+        $admin = User::create([
+            'name' => 'Admin User',
+            'email' => 'admin@company.com',
+            'role' => 'admin',
+        ]);
+
+        $this->withoutMiddleware(\Illuminate\Foundation\Http\Middleware\PreventRequestForgery::class);
+
+        $this->actingAs($admin)
+            ->post(route('admin.settings.default-role'), [
+                'default_role' => 'Team Lead',
+            ])
+            ->assertRedirect(route('admin.dashboard'));
+
+        $this->assertEquals('Team Lead', \App\Models\Setting::get('default_role'));
+
+        // Mock Socialite callback for second new user
+        $mockSocialite2 = \Mockery::mock('Laravel\Socialite\Contracts\Provider');
+        $mockUser2 = \Mockery::mock('Laravel\Socialite\Two\User');
+
+        $mockUser2->shouldReceive('getId')->andReturn('new-microsoft-id-999');
+        $mockUser2->shouldReceive('getEmail')->andReturn('anotheruser@sentientgeeks.com');
+        $mockUser2->shouldReceive('getName')->andReturn('Another User');
+        $mockUser2->shouldReceive('getAvatar')->andReturn(null);
+
+        $mockSocialite2->shouldReceive('user')->andReturn($mockUser2);
+        \Laravel\Socialite\Facades\Socialite::shouldReceive('driver')->with('microsoft')->andReturn($mockSocialite2);
+
+        // Login as second new user
+        $response2 = $this->get('/auth/microsoft/callback');
+        $response2->assertRedirect(route('dashboard'));
+
+        $anotherUser = User::where('email', 'anotheruser@sentientgeeks.com')->first();
+        $this->assertNotNull($anotherUser);
+        $this->assertTrue($anotherUser->hasRole('Team Lead'));
+        $this->assertFalse($anotherUser->hasRole('Developer'));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Test granting and revoking admin privileges to/from other users.
+     */
+    public function test_admin_toggle_privileges(): void
+    {
+        $admin = User::create([
+            'name' => 'Admin User',
+            'email' => 'admin@company.com',
+            'role' => 'admin',
+        ]);
+
+        $targetUser = User::create([
+            'name' => 'Regular Dev',
+            'email' => 'dev@sentientgeeks.com',
+            'role' => 'user',
+        ]);
+
+        $this->withoutMiddleware(\Illuminate\Foundation\Http\Middleware\PreventRequestForgery::class);
+
+        // 1. Grant admin privilege
+        $response = $this->actingAs($admin)
+            ->post(route('admin.users.toggle-admin', $targetUser->id));
+
+        $response->assertRedirect(route('admin.dashboard'));
+        
+        $targetUser = $targetUser->fresh();
+        $this->assertTrue($targetUser->isAdmin());
+        $this->assertEquals('admin', $targetUser->role);
+        $this->assertTrue($targetUser->hasRole('Admin'));
+
+        // 2. Revoke admin privilege
+        $response2 = $this->actingAs($admin)
+            ->post(route('admin.users.toggle-admin', $targetUser->id));
+
+        $response2->assertRedirect(route('admin.dashboard'));
+
+        $targetUser = $targetUser->fresh();
+        $this->assertFalse($targetUser->isAdmin());
+        $this->assertEquals('user', $targetUser->role);
+        $this->assertFalse($targetUser->hasRole('Admin'));
+
+        // 3. Security: Prevent toggling self
+        $response3 = $this->actingAs($admin)
+            ->post(route('admin.users.toggle-admin', $admin->id));
+
+        $response3->assertRedirect(route('admin.dashboard'));
+        $this->assertTrue($admin->fresh()->isAdmin());
+    }
 }