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The Openfront Admin Platform provides a powerful, enterprise-grade interface for managing all aspects of your e-commerce operations. From product catalog management to order fulfillment, analytics, and customer relationships, the admin platform gives you complete control over your online store.

Key Features

Product Management

Manage your product catalog, variants, inventory, pricing, and media

Order Management

Process orders, handle fulfillment, manage returns and claims

Customer Management

Track customer accounts, order history, and manage relationships

Analytics Dashboard

Monitor sales performance, revenue trends, and business insights

Gift Cards

Create and manage gift cards, track balances and transactions

Discounts & Promotions

Set up discount codes, promotional campaigns, and pricing rules

Platform Access

The admin platform is accessible at /dashboard/platform/ and provides role-based access control to ensure team members have appropriate permissions. The platform is organized into logical sections:
  • Products: Product catalog, variants, categories, collections
  • Orders: Order processing, fulfillment, returns, claims
  • Customers: Customer accounts, order history, groups
  • Analytics: Real-time metrics, performance charts, insights
  • Marketing: Gift cards, discounts, promotions
  • Settings: Regional settings, payment providers, shipping options

Core Capabilities

Multi-Regional Commerce

Manage multiple regions with localized currencies, tax rates, and pricing:
  • Configure region-specific settings
  • Set up multi-currency pricing
  • Define tax rates and compliance rules
  • Assign payment and shipping providers by region

Advanced Payment Processing

Integrate and manage multiple payment providers:
  • Stripe, PayPal, and manual payment methods
  • Multi-currency support
  • Automatic payment capture and refunds
  • Webhook processing for real-time updates

Sophisticated Shipping Management

Handle shipping with flexibility and precision:
  • Multiple shipping providers (Shippo, ShipEngine)
  • Real-time rate calculation
  • Automated label generation
  • Address validation and tracking

Claims & Returns Processing

Manage customer service efficiently:
  • Handle product returns with detailed tracking
  • Process replacement and refund claims
  • Upload claim images and documentation
  • Track claim status and resolution

User Interface Features

Search & Filtering

Every list view includes powerful search and filtering:
  • Real-time search across multiple fields
  • Advanced filter combinations
  • Status-based filtering with tabs
  • Saved filter preferences

Bulk Operations

Perform actions on multiple items efficiently:
  • Multi-select functionality
  • Bulk status updates
  • Export data for analysis
  • Batch operations

Responsive Design

The admin interface works seamlessly across devices:
  • Desktop-optimized workflows
  • Tablet-friendly layouts
  • Mobile responsive design
  • Touch-friendly interactions

Getting Started

1

Set Up Regional Settings

Configure your store’s regions, currencies, and tax settings to match your business requirements.
2

Add Payment & Shipping Providers

Connect payment processors and shipping providers to enable transactions and fulfillment.
3

Create Your Product Catalog

Add products, variants, pricing, and inventory to build your catalog.
4

Configure Promotions

Set up discount codes and gift card offerings to attract customers.
5

Monitor Analytics

Track your store’s performance through the analytics dashboard.

Security & Permissions

The admin platform includes comprehensive security features:
  • Role-Based Access Control: Assign specific permissions to team members
  • Audit Trails: Track all changes and actions in the system
  • Secure Authentication: Session-based and API key authentication
  • Data Encryption: Sensitive information is encrypted at rest

Performance Optimization

The platform is designed for speed and efficiency:
  • Real-time Updates: React Query for instant data synchronization
  • Optimized Queries: Efficient GraphQL queries with pagination
  • Cached Data: Strategic caching for frequently accessed information
  • Background Processing: Long-running operations handled asynchronously

Next Steps

Explore specific areas of the admin platform:

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