--- 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) * [App creation](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#app-creation) * [App management](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#app-management) * [Troubleshooting](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#troubleshooting) * [Dev stores](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#dev-stores) * [Accessing the Dev Dashboard](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#accessing-the-dev-dashboard) * [Next steps](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#next-steps) # About Dev Dashboard The [Dev Dashboard](https://dev.shopify.com/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 customizing your own stores or building for clients, the Dev Dashboard gives you access to the full capabilities of the Shopify platform. *** ## Key capabilities * App creation: Create apps using [Shopify CLI](#using-shopify-cli-to-build-feature-rich-extensible-apps) or right [from your browser](#using-the-dev-dashboard-for-automation-or-api-only-apps). * 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: Use [dev stores](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard/development-stores) to test your app in realistic environments. *** ## App creation Shopify's app platform allows you to extend, automate, or connect your store in countless ways. Whether you want to build fully interactive experiences or just need secure API access, getting started is straightforward and approachable for any skill level. ### Using Shopify CLI to build feature-rich, extensible apps The recommended way to create a Shopify app is with Shopify CLI. The CLI quickly generates a complete project with all the structure and best practices you need to start building right away. As your requirements grow, the CLI makes it easy to add custom admin features, checkout blocks, and embedded user interfaces—all fully integrated with Shopify's platform. Local development and deployment workflows are built in, ensuring a smooth path from your first line of code to a live app. With CLI projects, you have access to Shopify's latest extensibility options and a full suite of developer tools, supporting everything from simple customizations to advanced multi-surface apps. [Learn how to start an app using Shopify CLI](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/cli-for-apps). ### Using the Dev Dashboard for automation or API-only apps If your project focuses on backend automation, secure data sync, or API integration—and doesn't need an interface in the Shopify admin—you can create and configure an app directly in the Dev Dashboard. This workflow lets you quickly set up app credentials, permissions, and connections without scaffolding app code. Apps created this way are ideal for tasks like scheduled sync jobs, webhook handling, or simple API utilities, where browser-based app configuration is all you need. [Learn how to create an app in the Dev Dashboard](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard/create-apps-using-dev-dashboard) *** ## App management The Dev Dashboard lets you view and configure all your apps in one place. You can see every app tied to your organization, check app status, and access configuration details from a single unified interface. Quickly update credentials, manage team access, or set permissions as your needs change. *** ## Troubleshooting The Dev Dashboard gives you direct access to [logs and health metrics](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard/monitoring-and-logs) for each of your apps. Use these built-in monitoring tools to track your app's performance and help identify and diagnose problems. *** ## Dev stores Dev stores are dedicated testing environments that let you develop and validate your apps in realistic Shopify conditions without risk to a live store. From the Dev Dashboard, you can create new dev stores on any Shopify plan, configure sample products or orders, and test your app installation and behavior before pushing changes live. Learn more about creating and managing [dev stores in the Dev Dashboard](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard/development-stores) *** ## 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 **Settings** 2. Open the **Apps and sales channels** page 3. Click **Develop apps** 4. Click **Build apps in Dev Dashboard** ### Partners To get to the Dev Dashboard from the Partner Dashboard: 1. Click **App distribution** from the left sidebar 2. Click **Visit Dev Dashboard** *** ## Next steps * [Learn how to create an app using Shopify CLI](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/cli-for-apps). * [Create an app using the Dev Dashboard](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard/create-apps-using-dev-dashboard). * [Set up a dev store](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard/development-stores) to test your apps in realistic environments. * [Configure user permissions](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard/user-permissions) to control who can develop and manage apps in your organization. *** * [Key capabilities](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#key-capabilities) * [App creation](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#app-creation) * [App management](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#app-management) * [Troubleshooting](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#troubleshooting) * [Dev stores](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#dev-stores) * [Accessing the Dev Dashboard](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#accessing-the-dev-dashboard) * [Next steps](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/dev-dashboard.md#next-steps)