Quickstart
Get a newly connected store from zero to active monitoring in about 10 minutes.
Before you begin: The store must already have Shoptest installed from the Shopify App Store. If you are an agency partner, you need a connection code from the store owner (generated in Settings > Agency Access).
Step 1 — Complete in-app onboarding
When you first open Shoptest, the Dashboard shows a Quickstart card with two steps:
- Select third-party apps to monitor. Pick every app critical to the store — at minimum the payment gateway, shipping provider, and any loyalty or subscription service. Click Next when done.
- Set up notification alerts. Enter at least one email address that should receive alerts. You can add more channels (Slack, additional emails) later in Settings > Notification Channels. Click Continue to finish.
Once both steps are complete, you will see a confirmation toast and the Dashboard loads with live status tiles.
Expected result: The Dashboard shows six status tiles (Shopify Platform, Third Party Apps, Test Flows, Broken Links, Page Speed, Store Radar). Some may show Not enough data — that is normal on a new store.
Step 2 — Create your first tests
Go to Test Flows in the sidebar.
Fastest path — Generate Test Suite:
- Click Generate Test Suite.
- Shoptest creates recommended tests for the store's most critical journeys (checkout, search, mobile navigation, cart, and more).
- Wait for generation to complete. Each test costs 100 credits on success; failed generations are free.
Alternative — Create a single test:
- Click Create test.
- Choose Generate with AI and select a scenario (start with Checkout Flow), or choose Record Manually to record your own steps in a virtual browser.
- Name the test descriptively (e.g. Checkout flow — desktop).
- Set a run frequency. The default (every 6 hours) is a good starting point.
- Save the test.
Expected result: The Test Flows list shows your new tests with status Pending. Trigger at least one manually (click the test, then Run) to confirm it passes.
Step 3 — Verify the Dashboard
Go back to Dashboard. Confirm:
- The Test Flows tile shows a green status with your recent run.
- The Third Party Apps tile reflects the services you selected during onboarding.
- No tiles are red — if any are, investigate before moving on.
The store is now actively monitored.
Step 4 — Optional setup for full coverage
These are not required immediately, but should be configured within the first week:
| Task | Where | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Add monitored pages for speed tracking | Page Speed > Configure | Page Speed |
| Review Store Radar metric baselines | Store Radar | Store Radar |
| Run a broken links scan | Broken Links > Run Now | Broken Links |
| Configure AutoFix mode | Settings > AutoFix | Settings |
| Set a Spend Cap | Settings > Plan & credits | Settings |
| Enter storefront password (if store is password-protected) | Settings > Storefront Password | Settings |
What to do next
- Daily: Check the Dashboard — all six tiles should be green.
- After any store change (theme update, app install, campaign launch): check Test Flows and Page Speed for new failures or regressions.
- When a test fails: See Investigating failures for AI analysis, AutoFix, and Safari checks.
- For client reporting: See Reports to generate and share monitoring summaries.