diff --git a/docs/Nxtgauge-End-to-End-Testing-Blueprint.md b/docs/Nxtgauge-End-to-End-Testing-Blueprint.md
index daa21b5..7dbb18d 100644
--- a/docs/Nxtgauge-End-to-End-Testing-Blueprint.md
+++ b/docs/Nxtgauge-End-to-End-Testing-Blueprint.md
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
+> Policy Update (2026-04-05): External onboarding management is deprecated and removed. After sign-up/login, users are routed directly by role key to role-specific dashboard/runtime modules. Any legacy references to /onboarding, /choose-role onboarding flows, onboarding schema management, or fallback data strategies should be treated as obsolete. Runtime config and canonical backend APIs are the only source of truth.
+
 # Nxtgauge End-to-End Testing Blueprint
 
 ## 1. Scope
 - Validate full lifecycle for external users from sign-up to role approval and role-specific module insertion.
 - Validate admin-side verification and approval pipelines and state propagation into management modules.
-- Validate runtime-config-driven onboarding/dashboard behavior and guard/redirect behavior.
+- Validate runtime-config-driven role-key dashboard routing and guard/redirect behavior.
 - Validate notification and marketplace flows (customer requirement posting, professional discovery).
 - Validate UI parity and visual regressions for management modules using Playwright + pixelmatch + Storybook + VisBug.
 - Validate frontend (`vitest`, Playwright) and backend (`cargo test --workspace`) quality gates.
@@ -16,7 +18,7 @@
   - role-specific table insertion,
   - notification event.
 - Multi-role users are supported and role visibility must remain isolated by role/module.
-- Runtime config must not silently mask missing onboarding/dashboard config.
+- Runtime config must not silently mask missing role/dashboard config.
 
 ## 3. Environments and Preconditions
 - Frontend admin app: `/Users/ashwin/workspace/nxtgauge-admin-solid`
@@ -27,13 +29,13 @@
 - Preconditions:
   - `npm install` completed in admin repo.
   - Rust toolchain + dependencies available for backend repo.
-  - Seed users/roles configured in backend DB (or fallback data strategy used in UI where applicable).
+  - Seed users/roles configured in backend DB (no UI fallback data strategy).
   - Admin preview mode supported with `?_preview=1` for deterministic UI checks.
 
 ## 4. Test Data Matrix
 - External identities:
   - User without role.
-  - User with pending role onboarding.
+  - User with assigned role key and pending approval.
   - User with verified/pending approval role.
   - User with approved active role.
   - Multi-role user (2+ roles).
@@ -54,10 +56,10 @@
    - external identity blocked from admin login.
    - internal identity allowed and redirected to admin.
    - external-resolved session redirected to `/login?from=...`.
-2. Onboarding:
-   - role-aware onboarding route loads via runtime config.
-   - missing config renders explicit error state.
-   - onboarding submissions persist and move to verification state.
+2. Role Runtime:
+   - role-key based dashboard route resolves via runtime config.
+   - missing runtime config renders explicit error state.
+   - role state persists and moves to verification/approval state.
 3. Dashboard:
    - role-specific sidebar and tabs render correctly.
    - guarded routes reject wrong portal/session.
@@ -106,12 +108,12 @@
 - Assertions:
   - lifecycle transitions emit expected payload shape/state.
   - role key propagation remains consistent across services.
-  - no silent fallback on missing config.
+  - no silent fallback on missing runtime config.
 
 ## 8. Database Validation Plan
 - Validate tables/events after each phase:
   - user record creation at sign-up.
-  - onboarding row/state creation.
+  - role state creation/update.
   - verification record creation/update.
   - approval decision and role activation state.
   - role-specific module table insertion on approval only.
@@ -196,4 +198,3 @@
 - Runtime config partial failures causing invisible fallback behavior.
 - Backend endpoint shape drift (`users`, `external-users`, `dashboard-config`) causing UI empty states.
 - Visual regressions in shared table controls/icons across management modules.
-
diff --git a/src/components/AdminShell.tsx b/src/components/AdminShell.tsx
index 4d76f9a..d3153f8 100644
--- a/src/components/AdminShell.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AdminShell.tsx
@@ -20,8 +20,6 @@ const PAGE_TITLES: Array<{ prefix: string; label: string; exact?: boolean }> = [
   { prefix: '/admin/roles', label: 'Internal Role Management' },
   { prefix: '/admin/employees', label: 'Employee Management' },
   { prefix: '/admin/external-roles', label: 'External Role Management' },
-  { prefix: '/admin/onboarding-management', label: 'Onboarding Management' },
-  { prefix: '/admin/onboarding-schemas', label: 'Onboarding Management' },
   { prefix: '/admin/internal-dashboard-management', label: 'Internal Dashboard Management' },
   { prefix: '/admin/external-dashboard-management', label: 'External Dashboard Management' },
   { prefix: '/admin/role-ui-configs', label: 'External Dashboard Management' },
@@ -73,8 +71,6 @@ const ROUTE_MODULE_KEYS: Array<{ prefix: string; keys: string[] }> = [
   { prefix: '/admin/roles', keys: ['INTERNAL_ROLE_MANAGEMENT', 'ROLES'] },
   { prefix: '/admin/employees', keys: ['EMPLOYEE_MANAGEMENT', 'EMPLOYEES'] },
   { prefix: '/admin/external-roles', keys: ['EXTERNAL_ROLE_MANAGEMENT', 'EXTERNAL_ROLES'] },
-  { prefix: '/admin/onboarding-management', keys: ['EXTERNAL_ONBOARDING_MANAGEMENT', 'ONBOARDING_MANAGEMENT', 'ONBOARDING_SCHEMAS', 'ONBOARDING'] },
-  { prefix: '/admin/onboarding-schemas', keys: ['EXTERNAL_ONBOARDING_MANAGEMENT', 'ONBOARDING_MANAGEMENT', 'ONBOARDING_SCHEMAS', 'ONBOARDING'] },
   { prefix: '/admin/internal-dashboard-management', keys: ['INTERNAL_DASHBOARD_MANAGEMENT', 'INTERNAL_DASHBOARDS', 'INTERNAL_DASHBOARD_CONFIG'] },
   { prefix: '/admin/external-dashboard-management', keys: ['DASHBOARD_CONFIG_MANAGEMENT', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARD_MANAGEMENT', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARDS', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARD_CONFIG', 'RUNTIME_ROLES'] },
   { prefix: '/admin/role-ui-configs', keys: ['DASHBOARD_CONFIG_MANAGEMENT', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARD_MANAGEMENT', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARDS', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARD_CONFIG', 'RUNTIME_ROLES'] },
diff --git a/src/components/AdminSidebar.tsx b/src/components/AdminSidebar.tsx
index 3b38371..a0281f1 100644
--- a/src/components/AdminSidebar.tsx
+++ b/src/components/AdminSidebar.tsx
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ const GROUPS: NavItem[][] = [
   ],
   [
     { href: '/admin/external-roles', label: 'External Role Management', icon: ShieldCheck, moduleKeys: ['EXTERNAL_ROLE_MANAGEMENT', 'EXTERNAL_ROLES'] },
-    { href: '/admin/onboarding-management', label: 'External Onboarding Management', icon: FileText, aliasPrefix: '/admin/onboarding-schemas', moduleKeys: ['EXTERNAL_ONBOARDING_MANAGEMENT', 'ONBOARDING_MANAGEMENT', 'ONBOARDING_SCHEMAS', 'ONBOARDING'] },
     { href: '/admin/internal-dashboard-management', label: 'Internal Dashboard Management', icon: LayoutDashboard, moduleKeys: ['INTERNAL_DASHBOARD_MANAGEMENT', 'INTERNAL_DASHBOARDS', 'INTERNAL_DASHBOARD_CONFIG'] },
     { href: '/admin/external-dashboard-management', label: 'External Dashboard Management', icon: LayoutDashboard, aliasPrefix: '/admin/role-ui-configs', moduleKeys: ['DASHBOARD_CONFIG_MANAGEMENT', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARD_MANAGEMENT', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARDS', 'EXTERNAL_DASHBOARD_CONFIG', 'RUNTIME_ROLES'] },
   ],
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/[...module].tsx b/src/routes/admin/[...module].tsx
index 406915a..2fc2558 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/[...module].tsx
+++ b/src/routes/admin/[...module].tsx
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ function resolveLegacyPath(modulePath: string): string {
     case 'approvals':
       return '/approval';
     case 'onboarding-management':
-      return '/onboarding-management';
+      return '/';
     case 'internal-dashboard-management':
       return '/internal-dashboard-management';
     case 'external-dashboard-management':
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/external-dashboard-management/index.tsx b/src/routes/admin/external-dashboard-management/index.tsx
index ca2439d..bfd608c 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/external-dashboard-management/index.tsx
+++ b/src/routes/admin/external-dashboard-management/index.tsx
@@ -364,42 +364,17 @@ export default function ExternalDashboardManagementPage() {
         fetch(`${API}/api/admin/roles?audience=EXTERNAL&per_page=200`, { headers: authHeaders(), credentials: 'include' }),
       ]);
 
-      const dashData = dashRes.ok ? await dashRes.json().catch(() => []) : [];
-      const roleData = rolesRes.ok ? await rolesRes.json().catch(() => []) : [];
+      if (!dashRes.ok) throw new Error(`Failed to load dashboard config (${dashRes.status})`);
+      if (!rolesRes.ok) throw new Error(`Failed to load external roles (${rolesRes.status})`);
 
-      const dashNeedsFallback = !dashRes.ok || looksLikeGateway404(dashData);
-      const rolesNeedFallback = !rolesRes.ok || looksLikeGateway404(roleData);
-
-      let finalDashData: any = dashData;
-      let finalRoleData: any = roleData;
-
-      if (dashNeedsFallback) {
-        const fallbackDashRes = await fetch(`${API}/api/config/dashboard`, {
-          headers: authHeaders(),
-          credentials: 'include',
-        });
-        finalDashData = fallbackDashRes.ok ? await fallbackDashRes.json().catch(() => []) : [];
+      const dashData = await dashRes.json().catch(() => []);
+      const roleData = await rolesRes.json().catch(() => []);
+      if (looksLikeGateway404(dashData) || looksLikeGateway404(roleData)) {
+        throw new Error('Required admin runtime endpoints are unavailable.');
       }
 
-      if (rolesNeedFallback) {
-        // Gateway no longer routes /api/admin/roles in some environments.
-        // Build role options from dashboard configs so external dashboard table remains usable.
-        const rawRows = Array.isArray(finalDashData) ? finalDashData : (finalDashData?.items || finalDashData?.configs || []);
-        const roleMap = new Map<string, RoleOption>();
-        for (const row of rawRows) {
-          const audience = String(row?.audience || '').toUpperCase();
-          if (audience !== 'EXTERNAL') continue;
-          const roleId = String(row?.role_id || row?.roleId || '').trim();
-          const roleKey = String(row?.role_key || row?.config_json?.role_key || '').toUpperCase().trim();
-          if (!roleId) continue;
-          const name = normalizeRoleNameFromKey(roleKey || 'EXTERNAL_ROLE');
-          roleMap.set(roleId, { id: roleId, key: roleKey || 'EXTERNAL_ROLE', name });
-        }
-        finalRoleData = Array.from(roleMap.values());
-      }
-
-      const dashRows = Array.isArray(finalDashData) ? finalDashData : (finalDashData?.items || finalDashData?.configs || []);
-      const roleRows = Array.isArray(finalRoleData) ? finalRoleData : (finalRoleData?.roles || finalRoleData?.items || []);
+      const dashRows = Array.isArray(dashData) ? dashData : (dashData?.items || dashData?.configs || []);
+      const roleRows = Array.isArray(roleData) ? roleData : (roleData?.roles || roleData?.items || []);
 
       setRoles(roleRows
         .filter((r: any) => {
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/external-roles.tsx b/src/routes/admin/external-roles.tsx
index a53dd4c..09c92ba 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/external-roles.tsx
+++ b/src/routes/admin/external-roles.tsx
@@ -93,6 +93,16 @@ const PERMISSION_ACTIONS = [
   { key: 'approve', label: 'Approve' }
 ];
 
+function StatusBadge(props: { status: string }) {
+  const active = () => props.status === 'ACTIVE';
+  return (
+    <span style={`display:inline-flex;align-items:center;border-radius:9999px;border:1px solid ${active() ? '#FFD8C2' : '#D1D5DB'};background:${active() ? '#FFF1EB' : '#F3F4F6'};color:${active() ? '#FF5E13' : '#4B5563'};padding:2px 10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500`}>
+      <span style={`display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:${active() ? '#FF5E13' : '#9CA3AF'};margin-right:5px;flex-shrink:0`} />
+      {active() ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}
+    </span>
+  );
+}
+
 const FALLBACK_LOGS = [
   { id: 'l1', user: 'Admin Ashwin', action: 'Updated Permissions', target: 'Verified Company', date: '2026-03-27 10:30' },
   { id: 'l2', user: 'Admin Ashwin', action: 'Changed Status', target: 'Professional Photographer', date: '2026-03-26 14:15' },
@@ -105,16 +115,6 @@ const FALLBACK_ASSIGNED_USERS = [
   { id: 'u3', name: 'Alice Wong', email: 'alice@photo.me', joined: '2026-03-12' },
 ];
 
-function StatusBadge(props: { status: string }) {
-  const active = () => props.status === 'ACTIVE';
-  return (
-    <span style={`display:inline-flex;align-items:center;border-radius:9999px;border:1px solid ${active() ? '#FFD8C2' : '#D1D5DB'};background:${active() ? '#FFF1EB' : '#F3F4F6'};color:${active() ? '#FF5E13' : '#4B5563'};padding:2px 10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500`}>
-      <span style={`display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:${active() ? '#FF5E13' : '#9CA3AF'};margin-right:5px;flex-shrink:0`} />
-      {active() ? 'Active' : 'Inactive'}
-    </span>
-  );
-}
-
 function FormInput(props: { label: string; required?: boolean; value: string; onInput: (v: string) => void; placeholder?: string; type?: string }) {
   return (
     <label style="display:block">
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/kb.tsx b/src/routes/admin/kb.tsx
index fc5801c..11f5ef7 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/kb.tsx
+++ b/src/routes/admin/kb.tsx
@@ -22,6 +22,61 @@ type KbArticle = {
   updated_at?: string;
 };
 
+type SeedArticle = {
+  title: string;
+  slug: string;
+  categorySlug: string;
+  content: string;
+};
+
+const KB_SEED_CATEGORIES: Array<{ name: string; slug: string; description: string }> = [
+  { name: 'Getting Started', slug: 'getting-started', description: 'Account setup, role selection, and first actions.' },
+  { name: 'Account & Login', slug: 'account-login', description: 'Login, password, account access, and security.' },
+  { name: 'Profile & Verification', slug: 'profile-verification', description: 'Profile setup and verification workflow help.' },
+  { name: 'Platform Basics', slug: 'platform-basics', description: 'Simple guides to understand core platform workflows.' },
+  { name: 'Jobs & Applications', slug: 'jobs-applications', description: 'Posting jobs, applying, and status tracking.' },
+  { name: 'Leads & Requests', slug: 'leads-requests', description: 'Handling incoming leads and request responses.' },
+  { name: 'TraceCoins & Billing', slug: 'tracecoins-billing', description: 'Credits, payments, invoices, and refunds.' },
+  { name: 'Privacy & Safety', slug: 'privacy-safety', description: 'Policy, reporting, trust and account safety.' },
+  { name: 'Troubleshooting', slug: 'troubleshooting', description: 'Common issues and quick resolution guides.' },
+];
+
+const KB_SEED_ARTICLES: SeedArticle[] = [
+  { title: 'Create your Nxtgauge account in 3 steps', slug: 'create-account-3-steps', categorySlug: 'getting-started', content: 'Step 1: Sign up with your email or mobile number.\n\nStep 2: Verify OTP and complete basic account details.\n\nStep 3: Go to role setup and add clear profile information.\n\nTip: Keep your name, location, and contact details accurate so approval and communication are smooth.' },
+  { title: 'Choose your role after signup', slug: 'choose-role-after-signup', categorySlug: 'getting-started', content: 'Nxtgauge uses one account with role-based journeys. You can choose your role after signup.\n\nIf you are a company, use the company flow for job posting.\nIf you are a professional, use the service profile flow.\nIf you are a job seeker, complete candidate details.\n\nYou can update your role path later when needed.' },
+  { title: 'Understand account statuses (Draft, Review, Approved)', slug: 'understand-account-statuses', categorySlug: 'getting-started', content: 'Draft: Your profile is incomplete and not ready for full visibility.\n\nReview: Your submission is under verification checks.\n\nApproved: Your profile or listing passed checks and is visible in discovery.\n\nIf your status stays in review for too long, check if any required data is missing.' },
+  { title: 'How the Nxtgauge platform works', slug: 'how-nxtgauge-platform-works', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'Nxtgauge is built on a trust-first workflow.\n\n1. User submits profile, requirement, or job.\n2. Platform runs verification checks.\n3. Approved submissions become discoverable.\n4. Users track status and responses in one flow.\n\nThis helps reduce spam and improves first-contact quality.' },
+  { title: 'One account, multiple journeys explained', slug: 'one-account-multiple-journeys', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'You do not need separate accounts for each use case.\n\nWith one account, you can move across role journeys based on your need.\nExamples:\n- Company posting jobs\n- Professional offering services\n- Job seeker applying to roles\n\nKeep each role profile complete for better matching.' },
+  { title: 'How review and approval improve trust', slug: 'review-approval-improve-trust', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'Review and approval help ensure better quality listings and profiles.\n\nWhy it matters:\n- Less fake activity\n- Better discovery relevance\n- Higher confidence before first contact\n\nMost checks complete in 24-48 hours for standard submissions.' },
+  { title: 'How to track progress without confusion', slug: 'track-progress-without-confusion', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'Use status labels and timeline views in your dashboard.\n\nBest practice:\n- Check updates daily\n- Respond quickly to requests\n- Keep your profile current\n\nWhen status changes, follow the next action shown in your panel.' },
+  { title: 'Common platform terms in simple words', slug: 'platform-terms-simple-words', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'Draft: Not complete yet.\nReview: Being checked by the platform.\nApproved: Passed checks and visible.\nRequirement: Customer request.\nLead: Potential opportunity.\n\nKnowing these terms helps you move faster through workflows.' },
+  { title: 'How to get better platform visibility', slug: 'get-better-platform-visibility', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'To improve visibility:\n- Complete profile fields fully\n- Add clear scope and category fit\n- Keep media and proof updated\n- Respond fast to valid requests\n\nProfiles with clear information usually get better conversion quality.' },
+  { title: 'How to reset your password', slug: 'reset-password', categorySlug: 'account-login', content: 'Use Forgot Password on login, verify via OTP, and set a new secure password to restore account access.' },
+  { title: 'Why your login OTP might fail', slug: 'otp-failure-reasons', categorySlug: 'account-login', content: 'OTP may fail due to expiry, wrong input, network delay, or blocked SMS routes. Request a fresh OTP and retry.' },
+  { title: 'Update email or phone on your account', slug: 'update-email-phone', categorySlug: 'account-login', content: 'Go to account settings and submit an update request. Certain changes may require re-verification for security.' },
+  { title: 'How to complete a high-conversion profile', slug: 'high-conversion-profile', categorySlug: 'profile-verification', content: 'Add role clarity, service scope, location, portfolio proof, pricing structure, and response timelines for better conversion.' },
+  { title: 'Verification checklist before submission', slug: 'verification-checklist-before-submit', categorySlug: 'profile-verification', content: 'Check identity fields, profile completeness, media proofs, and category fit before submitting for review.' },
+  { title: 'Expected verification timeline (24-48 hours)', slug: 'verification-timeline-24-48-hours', categorySlug: 'profile-verification', content: 'Most profile reviews are completed within 24-48 hours. Complex or incomplete submissions may take longer.' },
+  { title: 'Why verification was sent back for correction', slug: 'verification-sent-back-correction', categorySlug: 'profile-verification', content: 'Correction requests happen when details are incomplete, unclear, mismatched, or missing required proof.' },
+  { title: 'How companies can post jobs correctly', slug: 'companies-post-jobs-correctly', categorySlug: 'jobs-applications', content: 'Use clear job titles, responsibilities, compensation, location, and hiring timeline for better candidate fit.' },
+  { title: 'How job seekers can track application status', slug: 'track-application-status', categorySlug: 'jobs-applications', content: 'Open your applications panel to check submitted, viewed, shortlisted, or closed statuses in one place.' },
+  { title: 'How to improve job application quality', slug: 'improve-application-quality', categorySlug: 'jobs-applications', content: 'Tailor profile details to each role, keep availability updated, and include relevant proof of work where possible.' },
+  { title: 'Handling duplicate or irrelevant leads', slug: 'handle-duplicate-irrelevant-leads', categorySlug: 'leads-requests', content: 'Use request filters, quick decline actions, and profile targeting updates to reduce low-fit lead volume.' },
+  { title: 'Best response window for higher lead conversion', slug: 'best-response-window-lead-conversion', categorySlug: 'leads-requests', content: 'Respond early with clear scope and timeline. Fast, structured replies generally improve first-contact conversion.' },
+  { title: 'How to organize incoming customer requests', slug: 'organize-customer-requests', categorySlug: 'leads-requests', content: 'Tag requests by urgency, scope, and budget range to prioritize responses and avoid missed opportunities.' },
+  { title: 'What are TraceCoins and where they are used', slug: 'what-are-tracecoins', categorySlug: 'tracecoins-billing', content: 'TraceCoins are platform credits used for selected actions such as premium interactions and visibility utilities.' },
+  { title: 'How to view invoices and payment history', slug: 'view-invoices-payment-history', categorySlug: 'tracecoins-billing', content: 'Open billing settings to view purchase records, invoice references, and transaction status history.' },
+  { title: 'Refund and failed payment guidance', slug: 'refund-failed-payment-guidance', categorySlug: 'tracecoins-billing', content: 'If payment fails or is disputed, check transaction status first, then raise a support request with payment reference.' },
+  { title: 'How to report suspicious activity', slug: 'report-suspicious-activity', categorySlug: 'privacy-safety', content: 'Use report actions on profiles or listings, include evidence, and avoid direct engagement with suspicious accounts.' },
+  { title: 'Managing privacy settings for your account', slug: 'manage-privacy-settings', categorySlug: 'privacy-safety', content: 'Control profile visibility, notification preferences, and contact access from account privacy controls.' },
+  { title: 'Account safety best practices', slug: 'account-safety-best-practices', categorySlug: 'privacy-safety', content: 'Use strong passwords, rotate credentials, enable secure recovery methods, and avoid sharing verification codes.' },
+  { title: 'Fix profile image or upload issues', slug: 'fix-profile-image-upload-issues', categorySlug: 'troubleshooting', content: 'Try compressed files, supported formats, and stable network. Re-upload after clearing cached session state if needed.' },
+  { title: 'What to do if dashboard data does not refresh', slug: 'dashboard-data-not-refreshing', categorySlug: 'troubleshooting', content: 'Refresh the session, confirm role context, and retry after a short delay. Contact support if stale state persists.' },
+  { title: 'Why your listing may not appear in search', slug: 'listing-not-appearing-in-search', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'Listings may not appear when status is Draft/Review, category mapping is weak, or profile details are incomplete.\n\nCheck status first, then update role/category details and retry.' },
+  { title: 'Platform checklist before submitting anything', slug: 'platform-checklist-before-submitting', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'Before submit:\n- Verify title and category\n- Add clear scope and location\n- Add supporting details\n- Check contact correctness\n\nThis reduces correction loops and helps faster approval.' },
+  { title: 'How to use Help Center effectively', slug: 'use-help-center-effectively', categorySlug: 'platform-basics', content: 'Search by simple keywords like login, verification, leads, billing, status, and approval.\n\nOpen related articles to understand connected steps.\n\nIf still blocked, share your exact issue with screenshots when contacting support.' },
+];
+
 async function loadCategories(): Promise<KbCategory[]> {
   try {
     const res = await fetch(`${API}/api/admin/kb/categories`);
@@ -75,6 +130,8 @@ export default function KbPage(props: KbPageProps = {}) {
   const [articleSearch, setArticleSearch] = createSignal('');
   const [deletingArticleId, setDeletingArticleId] = createSignal('');
   const [articleActionError, setArticleActionError] = createSignal('');
+  const [seedingArticles, setSeedingArticles] = createSignal(false);
+  const [seedMessage, setSeedMessage] = createSignal('');
 
   // --- Create Article tab state ---
   const [artTitle, setArtTitle] = createSignal('');
@@ -179,6 +236,77 @@ export default function KbPage(props: KbPageProps = {}) {
     }
   };
 
+  const seedKnowledgeBaseArticles = async () => {
+    try {
+      setSeedingArticles(true);
+      setArticleActionError('');
+      setSeedMessage('');
+
+      const categoriesRes = await fetch(`${API}/api/admin/kb/categories`);
+      if (!categoriesRes.ok) throw new Error('Failed to load categories for seeding');
+      const categoriesJson = await categoriesRes.json();
+      const existingCategories: KbCategory[] = Array.isArray(categoriesJson) ? categoriesJson : (categoriesJson.categories || []);
+      const categoryBySlug = new Map(existingCategories.map((c) => [c.slug, c]));
+
+      for (const cat of KB_SEED_CATEGORIES) {
+        if (categoryBySlug.has(cat.slug)) continue;
+        const createRes = await fetch(`${API}/api/admin/kb/categories`, {
+          method: 'POST',
+          headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+          body: JSON.stringify(cat),
+        });
+        if (!createRes.ok) throw new Error(`Failed to create category: ${cat.name}`);
+      }
+
+      const freshCategoriesRes = await fetch(`${API}/api/admin/kb/categories`);
+      if (!freshCategoriesRes.ok) throw new Error('Failed to refresh categories after seeding');
+      const freshCategoriesJson = await freshCategoriesRes.json();
+      const freshCategories: KbCategory[] = Array.isArray(freshCategoriesJson) ? freshCategoriesJson : (freshCategoriesJson.categories || []);
+      const freshCategoryBySlug = new Map(freshCategories.map((c) => [c.slug, c]));
+
+      const articlesRes = await fetch(`${API}/api/admin/kb/articles`);
+      if (!articlesRes.ok) throw new Error('Failed to load articles for duplicate checks');
+      const articlesJson = await articlesRes.json();
+      const existingArticles: KbArticle[] = Array.isArray(articlesJson) ? articlesJson : (articlesJson.articles || []);
+      const existingSlugs = new Set(existingArticles.map((a) => (a.slug || '').trim()).filter(Boolean));
+
+      let created = 0;
+      let skipped = 0;
+
+      for (const article of KB_SEED_ARTICLES) {
+        if (existingSlugs.has(article.slug)) {
+          skipped += 1;
+          continue;
+        }
+        const category = freshCategoryBySlug.get(article.categorySlug);
+        if (!category) throw new Error(`Missing category for seed article: ${article.title}`);
+
+        const createArticleRes = await fetch(`${API}/api/admin/kb/articles`, {
+          method: 'POST',
+          headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+          body: JSON.stringify({
+            title: article.title,
+            slug: article.slug,
+            content: article.content,
+            status: 'PUBLISHED',
+            category_id: category.id,
+          }),
+        });
+        if (!createArticleRes.ok) throw new Error(`Failed to create article: ${article.title}`);
+        existingSlugs.add(article.slug);
+        created += 1;
+      }
+
+      refetchCategories();
+      refetchArticles();
+      setSeedMessage(`KB seeding complete: ${created} created, ${skipped} skipped (already existed).`);
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      setArticleActionError(err?.message || 'Failed to seed KB articles');
+    } finally {
+      setSeedingArticles(false);
+    }
+  };
+
   // Create article
   const handleCreateArticle = async (e: Event) => {
     e.preventDefault();
@@ -400,7 +528,11 @@ export default function KbPage(props: KbPageProps = {}) {
               <div class="mb-4 rounded-lg border border-red-200 bg-red-50 px-4 py-3 text-sm text-red-700" style="margin-bottom:12px">{articleActionError()}</div>
             </Show>
 
-            <div style="margin-bottom:16px">
+            <Show when={seedMessage()}>
+              <div class="mb-4 rounded-lg border border-emerald-200 bg-emerald-50 px-4 py-3 text-sm text-emerald-700" style="margin-bottom:12px">{seedMessage()}</div>
+            </Show>
+
+            <div style="margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap">
               <input
                 type="text"
                 placeholder="Search articles by title..."
@@ -408,6 +540,9 @@ export default function KbPage(props: KbPageProps = {}) {
                 onInput={(e) => setArticleSearch(e.currentTarget.value)}
                 style="padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;min-width:280px"
               />
+              <button class="btn-primary" disabled={seedingArticles()} onClick={seedKnowledgeBaseArticles}>
+                {seedingArticles() ? 'Seeding KB…' : 'Seed KB Articles'}
+              </button>
             </div>
 
             <div class="table-card">
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/[schemaId].tsx b/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/[schemaId].tsx
index c0acaba..8f8767a 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/[schemaId].tsx
+++ b/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/[schemaId].tsx
@@ -1,8 +1,5 @@
-import { Navigate, useParams } from '@solidjs/router';
+import { Navigate } from '@solidjs/router';
 
 export default function OnboardingManagementDetailAliasPage() {
-  const params = useParams();
-  const schemaId = String(params.schemaId || '').trim();
-  if (!schemaId) return <Navigate href="/admin/onboarding-schemas" />;
-  return <Navigate href={`/admin/onboarding-schemas/${encodeURIComponent(schemaId)}`} />;
+  return <Navigate href="/admin" />;
 }
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/index.tsx b/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/index.tsx
index 07e536d..7a1fd53 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/index.tsx
+++ b/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/index.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import { Navigate } from '@solidjs/router';
 
 export default function OnboardingManagementAliasPage() {
-  return <Navigate href="/admin/onboarding-schemas" />;
+  return <Navigate href="/admin" />;
 }
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/new.tsx b/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/new.tsx
index ed743f8..ed8a796 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/new.tsx
+++ b/src/routes/admin/onboarding-management/new.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import { Navigate } from '@solidjs/router';
 
 export default function OnboardingManagementCreateAliasPage() {
-  return <Navigate href="/admin/onboarding-schemas/new" />;
+  return <Navigate href="/admin" />;
 }
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/onboarding-schemas/index.tsx b/src/routes/admin/onboarding-schemas/index.tsx
index 8058e15..985d48d 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/onboarding-schemas/index.tsx
+++ b/src/routes/admin/onboarding-schemas/index.tsx
@@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ export default function OnboardingManagementPage() {
       setRows(list);
     } catch (e) {
       console.error('Onboarding load error:', e);
-      setRows(FALLBACK_SCHEMAS);
+      setRows([]);
     }
   };
 
@@ -630,7 +630,7 @@ export default function OnboardingManagementPage() {
   };
 
   const submissionsFiltered = createMemo(() => {
-    let r = FALLBACK_SUBMISSIONS;
+    let r: OnboardingSubmission[] = [];
     const q = subSearch().trim().toLowerCase();
     if (q) r = r.filter(s => s.id.toLowerCase().includes(q) || s.userName.toLowerCase().includes(q) || s.userId.toLowerCase().includes(q));
     if (subStatusFilter() !== 'all') r = r.filter(s => s.status === subStatusFilter());
@@ -646,8 +646,9 @@ export default function OnboardingManagementPage() {
 
   const auditFiltered = createMemo(() => {
     const q = auditSearch().trim().toLowerCase();
-    if (!q) return FALLBACK_AUDIT;
-    return FALLBACK_AUDIT.filter(e => e.event.toLowerCase().includes(q) || e.actor.toLowerCase().includes(q) || e.target.toLowerCase().includes(q));
+    const logs: AuditEvent[] = [];
+    if (!q) return logs;
+    return logs.filter(e => e.event.toLowerCase().includes(q) || e.actor.toLowerCase().includes(q) || e.target.toLowerCase().includes(q));
   });
 
   const normalizeLabel = (s: string) => s.split('_').map(w => w.charAt(0) + w.slice(1).toLowerCase()).join(' ');
@@ -874,7 +875,7 @@ export default function OnboardingManagementPage() {
                             </tr>
                           </thead>
                           <tbody>
-                            <For each={FALLBACK_SUBMISSIONS}>
+                            <For each={submissionsFiltered()}>
                               {s => (
                                 <tr style="border-top:1px solid #E5E7EB">
                                   <td style="padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;font-family:monospace;color:#6B7280">{s.id}</td>