https://hashpallabs.com/presentations/HashPalLabs-Privacy-Focused-OpenCart-POS-Solutions.pdf
A simple step-by-step manual for managing your online store
1. Open your browser and go to your store’s admin link (example: yourstore.com/admin).
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Click Login.
- The Dashboard shows an overview of your store: Total Orders, Total Customers, Sales Analytics.
- The left-hand Menu helps you navigate to Products, Orders, Customers, Reports, and more.
1. Go to Catalog → Products.
2. Click Add New (+) in the top right.
3. Fill in the product details (Name, Description, Meta Title, Data Tab, Links Tab, Image Tab).
4. Click Save when finished.
1. Go to Catalog → Products.
2. Find the product in the list.
3. Click the Edit (pencil icon).
4. Update details such as price, description, or images.
5. Click Save.
1. When adding or editing a product, open the Image Tab.
2. Click the image box to Upload a new picture.
3. For multiple images: Scroll to Additional Images → Click Add Image → Upload/select extra images.
1. Go to Catalog → Categories.
2. Click Add New (+) to create a new category.
3. Enter Category Name, Description, and upload a Category Image.
4. Click Save.
1. Go to System → Users → Users.
2. Click Add New (+).
3. Fill in Username, Password, and User Group (Admin, Manager, etc.).
4. Click Save.
1. Go to System → Users → User Groups.
2. Choose a group (like Manager).
3. Select what menu items they can view or edit.
4. Save changes.
1. Go to System → Users → Users.
2. Find the user.
3. Use the Edit (pencil) or Delete (trash icon) button.
1. Go to Sales → Orders.
2. You’ll see a list of all customer orders.
1. Find the order in the list.
2. Click View (eye icon) or Edit (pencil icon).
3. Update shipping method, payment, or product details.
1. Open an order from Sales → Orders.
2. Click Invoice.
3. Print or download the invoice as a PDF.
1. Open the order details.
2. Change Order Status (Pending, Processing, Shipped, Complete).
3. Click Save.
1. Go to Customers → Customers.
2. Click Add New (+).
3. Enter details like Name, Email, Telephone.
4. Choose a Customer Group (e.g., Retail, Wholesale).
5. Click Save.
- All registered customers are listed under Customers → Customers.
- Customers can be grouped (for discounts or wholesale pricing).
- Manage groups under Customers → Customer Groups.
1. Go to Extensions → Extensions.
2. Choose a type (Payments, Shipping, Modules).
3. Click Install/Uninstall or Edit to configure.
- Under Extensions → Extensions, choose Payments to set up payment gateways (PayPal, Bank Transfer).
- Choose Shipping to configure delivery methods (Flat Rate, Free Shipping, etc.).
1. Go to Reports → Sales.
2. View sales based on day, week, or month.
- See how many customers registered, active, or have reward points.
- See which products are viewed or purchased the most.
- Always Save after making changes.
- Use clear product names and good-quality images.
- Keep user permissions limited for security.
- Check order statuses daily to keep customers updated.
- Back up your store regularly.