Last updated: March 2026 Category: Getting Started
Overview
The BeyondCart admin is embedded directly inside your Shopify dashboard, so you can manage your mobile app without switching between tools. The admin is organized around a left sidebar navigation that gives you quick access to everything — from analytics and content management to campaigns, customer data, and settings.
This guide explains how the admin is structured, what each section does, and how to move between different areas efficiently.
Step-by-Step Guide
Accessing the Admin
To open the BeyondCart admin, log in to your Shopify admin at https://your-store.myshopify.com/admin and click BeyondCart under the Apps section in the left sidebar.
The BeyondCart admin loads inside the Shopify interface, keeping your workflow seamless. You'll see the BeyondCart left sidebar navigation appear alongside the main content area.
[Screenshot: BeyondCart admin open inside the Shopify dashboard]
Left Sidebar Navigation
The left sidebar is your primary way to navigate the BeyondCart admin. It's organized into logical groups based on what you're trying to accomplish.
Here's a walkthrough of every section:
Dashboard Your home base. Displays hero metrics (revenue, order share, AOV advantage, conversion rate), sales comparisons, engagement data, and push notification stats. See Dashboard Overview for a detailed breakdown.
Analytics Dive deeper into your app's performance data beyond what the dashboard summary shows. Explore trends, filter by date ranges, and analyze specific metrics in detail.
Templates Manage the visual templates that control how screens in your app look. Templates define the layout and structure of your home screen, product pages, collection pages, and other app screens.
Collections Curate and organize product collections specifically for your mobile app. You can feature collections on your home screen, highlight seasonal selections, or create app-exclusive groupings.
Navigation Configure your app's navigation structure — including tab bars, menus, and category hierarchies. This determines how customers browse and discover products within the app.
Pages Create and manage custom content pages within your app. Use pages for About Us content, shipping policies, lookbooks, brand stories, or any other content you want to surface.
Campaigns Create and send push notification campaigns to your subscribers. Set up one-time blasts, schedule future sends, or target specific customer segments with personalized messages.
Segments Define customer segments based on behavior, purchase history, engagement level, location, or custom criteria. Segments power targeted campaigns and personalized in-app experiences.
Flows Build automated workflows that trigger actions based on customer events. For example, send a push notification when a customer abandons their cart, or show a special offer after their first purchase.
Games Set up gamification features like spin-the-wheel, scratch cards, and other interactive experiences. Games drive engagement, increase session time, and can be tied to promotional discounts.
Media Library Upload, organize, and manage images and other media assets used throughout your app — banners, promotional graphics, collection images, and more.
Products View and manage how your Shopify products appear in the mobile app. Product data syncs automatically from Shopify, but you can customize app-specific presentation here.
Orders View orders placed through the mobile app. This gives you a filtered view of app-originated orders, helping you track mobile commerce performance alongside your Shopify order admin.
Customers Browse customer profiles for mobile app users. See their activity, purchase history, push notification opt-in status, and segment membership.
Sessions Explore individual app sessions to understand how customers navigate your app. Session data reveals browsing patterns, popular screens, and drop-off points.
Coupons Create and manage discount codes and coupons distributed through the mobile app. Tie coupons to push campaigns, gamification rewards, or in-app promotions.
Push Subscribers View and manage the list of customers who have opted in to receive push notifications. Track subscriber growth over time and monitor opt-in rates.
Settings / Billing Configure your BeyondCart account settings, manage your subscription plan, update billing details, and adjust app-level preferences.
[Screenshot: Left sidebar navigation showing all sections]
Site-Level Features vs Global Admin
Some features in BeyondCart are site-level, meaning they apply to a specific mobile app (site). If you manage multiple stores or apps, each site has its own:
Dashboard and analytics
Templates and navigation
Collections and pages
Campaigns, segments, and flows
Products, orders, and customers
Other settings, like your account profile and billing, are managed at the global level and apply across all your sites.
Switching Between Sites
If you manage more than one mobile app (for example, if you have multiple Shopify stores or regional apps), you can switch between them using the site switcher at the top of the BeyondCart admin.
Click the site name or dropdown at the top of the sidebar, and select the site you want to manage. The entire admin — dashboard, content, campaigns, and data — updates to reflect the selected site.
[Screenshot: Site switcher dropdown showing multiple sites]
Quick Navigation Tips
Use the sidebar to jump between sections. The sidebar is always visible, so you can switch from Campaigns to Analytics to Templates in one click.
The Dashboard is your home. Click the Dashboard link in the sidebar at any time to return to the main overview.
Look for contextual actions. Most sections have action buttons (like "Create Campaign" or "Add Page") at the top of the content area, making it easy to take action without hunting for options.
Breadcrumbs help you track your location. When you drill into a specific item (like a single campaign or flow), breadcrumbs at the top of the content area show where you are and let you navigate back.
Tips and Best Practices
Explore each section early. Even before your app is live, clicking through the admin familiarizes you with the layout and available features.
Bookmark the sections you use most. If you send push campaigns frequently, you might find it useful to start from the Campaigns section rather than the Dashboard.
Use Segments before Campaigns. Setting up your customer segments first makes campaign creation much faster, since you'll already have well-defined audiences to target.
Check Sessions regularly. Session data reveals how customers actually use your app. Patterns in session data often surface opportunities to improve navigation, featured content, or product placement.
FAQ
Is the BeyondCart admin only accessible through Shopify? Yes. The BeyondCart admin is an embedded Shopify app, so you access it through your Shopify admin dashboard. This keeps everything in one place and uses your existing Shopify authentication.
Can multiple team members access the BeyondCart admin? Yes. Any Shopify staff member with app access permissions can open BeyondCart from the Shopify admin. Permissions are managed through Shopify's built-in staff account system.
Does the admin work on mobile devices? The BeyondCart admin is optimized for desktop browsers. While basic tasks may work on tablets, we recommend using a desktop or laptop for the best experience, especially when designing templates or reviewing analytics.
I can't find a specific feature. Where should I look? If you're unsure where a feature lives, start with the sidebar and scan through the section names. Most features are intuitively grouped. If you still can't find what you need, reach out to your account manager or our support team — we're happy to help.
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