First Steps

After installing Shop-Manager, follow these steps to get your store up and running.

1. Create Your Account

Register as a new user. You will receive a verification email — click the link to activate your account.

2. Choose Your Role

Select Store Owner during onboarding. You can also start as a Customer or Courier and upgrade later.

3. Create Your Store

Go to Store Settings and fill in:

  • Store name, description, and logo
  • Contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Operating hours and timezone
  • Currency (XOF, GHS, GNF, KES, or USD)

4. Configure Branches

If you have multiple locations, add branches under Store > Branches. Each branch can have its own:

  • Address and contact info
  • Inventory levels
  • Employee assignments
  • Operating hours

5. Add Employees

Invite team members under Store > Employees. Assign roles with specific permissions:

  • Admin — full access to all features
  • Cashier — POS and sales only
  • Stock Manager — inventory and products
  • Viewer — read-only access

6. Create Categories

Organize your products into categories under Products > Categories. This makes browsing easier for customers.

7. Add Products

Start populating your catalog under Products > Manage Products. Include:

  • Name, description, and images
  • Price and SKU
  • Category assignment
  • Stock quantity per branch

8. Set Stock Levels

Configure initial stock quantities for each product across your branches.

9. Start Selling

Open the POS to begin processing sales. You can accept cash, mobile money, or bank transfers.

10. Explore Partnerships

Browse the Partner Catalog to discover products from other stores. You can request transfers and sign contracts.

Tip: Use the Messenger to communicate with partners, employees, and support staff directly from the dashboard.