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administrator
A person who is responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining a computer system or network. The short form 'Admin' is often used.
Wenn du Probleme mit deinem Account hast, wende dich an den Administrator.
If you have problems with your account, contact the administrator.
administrator
A person who manages an organization, institution, or assets; a manager or administrator.
Nach dem Tod des Gründers wurde ein externer Administrator zur Leitung der Stiftung eingesetzt.
After the founder's death, an external administrator was appointed to manage the foundation.
The word belongs to an international word family. It is related to the verb 'administrieren' (to administer/manage) and the noun 'die Administration' (administration/management).
Wer administriert dieses Netzwerk?
Who administers this network?
You can easily recognize the meaning from the context. In connection with computers, networks, or software, it always means the IT specialist. In texts about companies, law, or organizations, it means the general administrator or manager.
Der Administrator muss dir neue Zugriffsrechte geben.
The administrator has to give you new access rights.
In the IT context, the short form 'Admin' is very common, especially in colloquial language and informal emails.
Ich habe mein Passwort vergessen, ich muss dem Admin schreiben.
I forgot my password; I need to write to the admin.
moderator / host
In an online community, a Moderator and an Administrator may be responsible for the same platform. The Moderator manages posts and makes sure the rules are followed, while the Administrator manages and configures the computer system or network. Moderator is more appropriate when the focus is on content; Administrator when the focus is on overall technical management.
Der Administrator konfiguriert das Forum und richtet neue Benutzerkonten ein.
The administrator configures the forum and sets up new user accounts.
Der Moderator entfernt den beleidigenden Beitrag und erinnert die Mitglieder an die Regeln.
The moderator removes the offensive post and reminds members of the rules.
