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Topic summary

A user asks whether Shopify can display different dashboards based on user roles—specifically, an admin dashboard for administrators and a customer dashboard for customers.

Admin Dashboard:

  • Shopify’s native admin interface already serves store owners and staff
  • Can be customized using Shopify’s Admin API or custom apps
  • Staff permissions are managed through built-in staff accounts

Customer Dashboard:

  • No native dashboard exists for customers
  • Can be built through custom development using Liquid, HTML, and CSS to add features like order history or wish lists
  • Third-party apps like Customer Hub or Flits offer pre-built solutions

Implementation Approach:

  • Use Liquid and JavaScript to detect user roles and redirect accordingly (customers to /account, admins to Shopify Admin)
  • Alternatively, create a separate admin portal using Shopify APIs

Conclusion: Role-based dashboards are achievable but require custom development or apps. The discussion remains open for further technical questions.

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Hi everyone ,

“Is it possible in a Shopify store to display a role-based dashboard? For example, when an admin logs in, show the admin dashboard, and when a customer logs in, show the customer dashboard.”

Help me

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Hi @PraveenKumar123

Yes, it’s possible to create a role-based dashboard in a Shopify store, but it requires custom development. Here’s what you need to know:

Admin Dashboard

Shopify’s admin interface is already tailored for store owners and staff. If you’re looking to customize or add more features for admins:

  • Use Shopify’s Admin API or custom apps to create a unique admin panel.
  • For store staff, assign specific permissions through staff accounts in the Shopify Admin.

Customer Dashboard

For customers, Shopify doesn’t provide an out-of-the-box “dashboard” feature, but you can create one:

  1. Custom Development:
    Build a custom section on your storefront using Liquid, HTML, and CSS. Add features like order history, wish lists, or loyalty points.
  2. Apps:
    Use apps like Customer Hub or Flits to enable a personalized dashboard for customers.

How to Show Different Dashboards Based on Roles- Redirecting Users: Use Shopify’s Liquid and JavaScript to detect logged-in users and redirect them to specific pages. For example:

  • Customers → /account
  • Admins/Staff → Keep using Shopify Admin.- Separate Portals:
    Alternatively, host a separate admin panel outside of Shopify for admin tasks using APIs while keeping customers on the storefront.

My Thoughts
Honestly, implementing role-based dashboards will require effort, especially on the customer-facing side. Shopify is super flexible with APIs, so the possibilities are almost endless if you have a developer or use apps.

If you need help with any specific part of setting this up, feel free to ask. I’m here to assist!

Best regards,
Daisy