Update details

Administration Overhaul & Season History Expansion

Full release notes and update information for this TubeCraft SMP update.

v1.7.3 Build 1703 Major Update TubeCraft SMP Website June 21, 2026 at 20:08

Overview

This update introduces major improvements across the TubeCraft SMP website, including a redesigned administration experience, advanced permissions management, SMTP email delivery, season member history, legal updates, and numerous quality-of-life improvements throughout the platform.

Tags

Admin Panel Permissions SMTP Email TinyMCE Seasons Season Members Dashboard Security UI Improvements Legal Updates Content Management Quality of Life Administration

Release info

Version / Build v1.7.3 (Build 1703)
Type Major Update
Platform TubeCraft SMP Website
Released June 21, 2026 at 20:08

Full changelog

🚀 New Features

Admin Permissions System

  • Added granular admin permission controls.
  • Individual permissions can now be assigned per admin account.
  • Added dedicated permissions management modal.
  • Added page-level access control.
  • Added action-specific permissions for restricted areas.
  • Added permissions support for Dashboard, Creators, Videos, Seasons, Gallery, FAQ, Inactivity Alerts, Changelogs, Site Settings, SMTP Settings, Visitor Analytics, Admin Logs, and Admin Accounts.

Dynamic Dashboard

  • Dashboard cards now respect admin permissions.
  • Administrators only see areas they have access to.
  • Improved dashboard layout and navigation flow.

SMTP Management

  • Added dedicated SMTP Settings page.
  • SMTP settings moved out of Site Settings.
  • Master Admin restriction added.
  • Added SMTP host, port, encryption, username, password, sender name, and sender email configuration.
  • Added SMTP connection testing support.
  • Added HTML email support.

Season Member History

  • Added Season Members system.
  • Seasons can now contain historical member lists.
  • Members can be linked to existing creator profiles.
  • Added support for member names, roles, Minecraft usernames, channel URLs, notes, and creator links.
  • Added expandable season member sections.
  • Added member count indicators.
  • Improved season presentation and navigation.

✨ Improvements

Admin Accounts

  • Improved account management workflow.
  • Added Permissions button and management modal.
  • Improved role handling.
  • Improved Master Admin controls.

Legal Pages

  • Reworked Terms of Service.
  • Reworked Privacy Policy.
  • Added account system disclosures.
  • Added creator content information.
  • Added hosting information.
  • Added third-party service disclosures.
  • Added data handling explanations.
  • Added administrative account access information.

User Interface

  • Improved administration page consistency.
  • Improved card layouts.
  • Improved settings pages.
  • Improved SMTP settings design.
  • Improved season displays.
  • Improved permission management interface.
  • Improved dashboard presentation.

TinyMCE Framework

  • Migrated to a self-hosted TinyMCE installation.
  • Improved editor reliability and performance.
  • Improved content editing experience for changelogs and other content pages.
  • Prepared the platform for future media management enhancements.

🔒 Security

Permission Hardening

  • Added page-level permission enforcement.
  • Added restricted area controls.
  • Added Master Admin only sections.
  • Improved administrative separation.

Email Security

  • Added SMTP authentication support.
  • Improved email handling.
  • Added secure sender configuration options.

📝 Developer Notes

This release focuses on administration improvements, permissions management, email delivery, season tracking, content publishing, legal page updates, and overall platform usability.

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