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admin
Short form of administrator; a person responsible for the technical management of a computer system, network, or online platform (e.g. a forum or website).
Wenn du dein Passwort vergessen hast, musst du dich an den Admin wenden.
If you've forgotten your password, you need to contact the admin.
'Admin' is a shortened form of the word 'Administrator' (administrator). Such abbreviations are common in German in colloquial and technical language.
Der Admin hat mein Passwort zurückgesetzt.
The admin reset my password.
The word 'Admin' is used mainly in colloquial language and in information technology (IT) contexts. In very formal written texts, you would more likely use the full form 'Administrator' (administrator).
Schreib mal dem Admin, dass die Webseite nicht lädt.
Write to the admin and tell them that the website isn't loading.
'Admin' is often used as the first part of compound nouns to describe technical responsibilities or permissions. Common examples are 'Admin-Rechte' (admin rights), 'Admin-Zugang' (admin access), or 'Admin-Passwort' (admin password).
Für diese Installation benötigst du Admin-Rechte.
You need admin rights for this installation.
operator
For a website, the Betreiber and the Admin can be the same person, but the words emphasize different aspects. The Betreiber runs the service and is responsible for it, while the Admin primarily handles its technical administration. Choose Betreiber for responsibility and Admin for system-related work.
Der Admin richtet die Benutzerkonten ein und verwaltet die technischen Einstellungen der Website.
The admin sets up user accounts and manages the website's technical settings.
Der Betreiber der Website ist für das Angebot und seinen ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb verantwortlich.
The website operator is responsible for the service and its proper operation.
