--- title: About Dev Dashboard description: Learn how to use the Dev Dashboard to manage your apps. source_url: html: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard' md: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md' --- ExpandOn this page * [Key capabilities](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#key-capabilities) * [Creating apps](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#creating-apps) * [Accessing the Dev Dashboard](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#accessing-the-dev-dashboard) # About Dev Dashboard The Dev Dashboard is your central hub for creating and managing Shopify apps. It provides a unified development experience with powerful tools to build, test, and monitor your applications. Whether you're a merchant customizing your own stores or a developer building for clients, the Dev Dashboard gives you access to the full capabilities of the Shopify platform. *** ## Key capabilities * **App management**: See all the apps in your organization and manage them in one place. * **Troubleshooting**: Access [logs and metrics](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard/monitoring-and-logs) for your apps. * **Dev stores**: Create Dev stores with any Shopify plan allowing you to test your app in realistic environments. *** ## Creating apps You can create new apps in the Dev Dashboard or with [Shopify CLI](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/cli-for-apps). The Dev Dashboard is a simplified interface for creating apps, while Shopify CLI allows you to also create apps with extensions and Shopify Functions: | Feature | CLI | Dev dashboard | | - | - | - | | Create a new app | Supported | Supported | | Create a new version of an app | Supported | Limited support | | Customize the app's configuration | Supported | Limited support | | Create app extensions | Supported | Not supported | | Preview changes in your app without releasing a new version | Supported | Not supported | *** ## Accessing the Dev Dashboard Access the Dev Dashboard directly by visiting . You can also navigate to the dashboard from the Shopify Admin or the Partner Dashboard using the following instructions. ### Merchants To get to the Dev Dashboard from the Shopify admin: 1. Click on **Settings** 2. Open the **Apps and Sales Channels** page 3. Click **Develop apps** 4. Click on **Build apps in Dev Dashboard** ### Partners To get to the Dev Dashboard from the Partner Dashboard: 1. Click on **Apps** from the left sidebar 2. Click on **Visit dev dashboard** *** * [Key capabilities](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#key-capabilities) * [Creating apps](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#creating-apps) * [Accessing the Dev Dashboard](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#accessing-the-dev-dashboard)