Installing the App
~3 min readGetting dashboardSMASHBOARD onto your Shopify store takes about two minutes. Here’s exactly what to do.
Prerequisites
- A Shopify store on any paid plan (Basic and above)
- Owner or staff account access with app installation permissions
Step 1: Find the App in the Shopify App Store
Head to the Shopify App Store and search for dashboardSMASHBOARD. Click the listing to open it.
Step 2: Click “Add app”
On the app listing page, click the Add app button. Shopify will ask you to confirm which store you’re installing it on. Select your store and continue.
Step 3: Approve Permissions
You’ll see a permissions screen listing what dashboardSMASHBOARD needs access to. We request read access to your orders, products, and customers — nothing more. Click Install app to approve.
Not sure why we need these permissions? See Connecting your store for a plain-English breakdown.
Step 4: Choose a Plan
After approving permissions, you’ll land on the Welcome page. Click Choose a plan to select your subscription:
Your price is automatically matched to your Shopify account plan:
| Your Shopify Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $19/month | Includes a 14-day free trial — no credit card required to start. Cancel any time. |
| Shopify (Grow) | $49/month | Includes a 14-day free trial — no credit card required to start. Cancel any time. |
| Advanced | $99/month | Includes a 14-day free trial — no credit card required to start. Cancel any time. |
| Shopify Plus | $249/month | Includes a 14-day free trial — no credit card required to start. Cancel any time. |
dashboardSMASHBOARD detects your Shopify plan automatically — you don’t need to pick a tier. Every plan includes all features. Your card is only charged after the 14-day trial ends if you choose to continue.
Testing on a development store? Shopify creates test billing charges automatically — no real payment is needed. Click Approve on the confirmation screen to proceed.
Step 5: Your Dashboards Are Ready
After plan selection, dashboardSMASHBOARD automatically creates four pre-built dashboards — Daily Pulse, Growth Tracker, Operations Health, and Year-Over-Year. The Daily Pulse dashboard opens immediately. No setup needed — all four are ready to use with live data from your store.
Next Steps
Troubleshooting Installation
If the app doesn’t appear after installation, try refreshing the Shopify admin. If you see a permissions error, make sure your staff account has the Manage and install apps and channels permission enabled under Shopify Admin → Settings → Users and permissions.
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