Getting Started

Last updated on 10 April 2026

Install OpsPilot, take a quick tour, and create your first note, task, and workflow in minutes.

Up and Running in Minutes.
Install, set up, and start automating your Shopify store — no coding required.
Shopify admin with OpsPilot in the Apps sidebar
Shopify Integration

OpsPilot appears in your Shopify Admin sidebar under Apps — one-click access, no separate login.

Dashboard KPI cards — Checkout risk, Fulfillment, Inventory
Your Dashboard

After install, your dashboard shows real-time store health: KPIs, tasks, and automation performance.

Installing OpsPilot

Go to the Shopify App Store and search for OpsPilot
Click Add appShopify Add app
Review the permissions OpsPilot needs (read orders, products, customers, inventory, checkouts)
Click Install appInstall app
You'll be redirected to the OpsPilot dashboard inside your Shopify Admin
OpsPilot runs inside your Shopify Admin — there's no separate website to log in to. Just click the app from your Shopify sidebar.

First-Time Setup

When you install OpsPilot for the first time, the app automatically:

Quick Tour

After installation, you'll see the main navigation on the left sidebar:

Menu ItemWhat It Does
?? DashboardYour store health overview: KPIs, task stats, workflow performance
?? NotesCreate and manage notes attached to orders, products & customers
? TasksCreate tasks, assign to team members, track progress
? WorkflowsSet up automations that run when events happen in your store
?? SettingsManage your team, task preferences, integrations & more
Activity HistoryActivity log — see everything that happened in the app

Your First Note

Create your first note in under 30 seconds:

Click Notes in the sidebar
Click the Create Note button
Choose an entity type (e.g., Order)
Select a specific order from the dropdown
Type your note content — you can use bold, italic, lists, and more
Click Save

Your First Task

Click Tasks in the sidebar
Click Create Task
Fill in the Title (e.g., "Follow up with customer about refund"), Priority, Due Date, and Assign To
Click Save
Task form — title, description, priority, status, assignee, due date
Task Form

Fill in title, description, priority, status, assignee, and due date — then click Save.

Today's tasks card on dashboard
See It on the Dashboard

Your new task appears in the "Today's tasks" card showing open and overdue counts.

Your First Workflow

Click Workflows in the sidebar
Click Create WorkflowCreate Workflow
Choose a templateWorkflow templates (e.g., "New Order ? Create Task") or start from scratch
Configure the Trigger (what starts the workflow), Conditions (optional filters), and Actions (what happens)
Click Save & ActivateSave & Activate
Build Your First Automation
Choose a type, pick a template, and activate — your workflow runs 24/7.
1
Create new workflow — Event-based or Scheduled
Choose Type

Event-based (reacts to store events) or Scheduled (runs on a timer).

2
Choose a starting point — template list
Pick a Template

40+ pre-built templates for common scenarios, or start from scratch.

3
Workflow detail page with operational summary and flow
Manage & Monitor

View summary, run tests, check history, and pause or edit anytime.

Use the "Test with latest order"Test workflow button to try your workflow without waiting for a real event.

Inviting Team Members

Your Shopify staff members are automatically detected by OpsPilot. To manage who can access the app:

Go to Settings in the sidebar
Scroll to Team Management
Your Shopify staff members appear automatically — assign roles and permissions as needed
Team management — user roles with Admin/User toggles
Team Management

Staff members are auto-detected from Shopify. Toggle roles between Admin and User to control access.