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How to Manage Customers in BackOffice

How to add, edit, and delete customer profiles, organize customers with tags, and view purchase history in BackOffice.

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Who Is This For?


StoreHub merchants who want to add, edit, or delete customer profiles in BackOffice, organize customers with tags, and view purchase histories.

Overview

This article covers managing your customer database in BackOffice. You can add customer profiles, edit their details, organize customers using tags, and view purchase history.

For managing customers on the POS register (adding customers to transactions, redeeming credits at checkout), see this article.

For setting up customer loyalty rewards (Cashback or Store Credits), see here.


Before You Begin

  • Access to BackOffice (log in at your StoreHub BackOffice URL).

  • A stable internet connection.


Step-by-Step Guide

Add a Customer

1. In your BackOffice, go to 'Customers'.

2. Click 'Add Customer'.

Customers page with the Add Customer button.

3. Fill in the customer's details (name, email, mobile number, and any other information).

Add Customer form with fields for name, email, and mobile number.

Notes:

  • The country code is displayed for mobile numbers by default. Make sure the mobile number is saved in the correct format.

  • The Tax ID field is only applicable for Thailand.

4. Click 'Save'.


Edit a Customer

1. In your BackOffice, go to 'Customers'.

2. Click on the customer's name to open their profile.

Customer list with a customer name selected.

3. On the 'View Customer' page, click on the 'Edit' icon.

Customer profile page with the Edit button.

4. Update the customer's details and click 'Save'.

Customer edit form with updated details and the Save button.


Delete a Customer

1. In your BackOffice, go to 'Customers'.

2. Click on the customer's name, then click 'Edit'.

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click 'Delete'.

Bottom of the customer edit page with the Delete button.

Notes:

  • Customers can only be deleted from BackOffice. You cannot delete customers from the POS register.

  • Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Consider exporting your customer data before deleting.


Manage Customer Tags

Tags let you group and filter customers (e.g. 'Gold Member', 'Wholesale', 'VIP'). Tags are also used for customer-based pricing with price books and for setting promotion eligibility by customer group.

Note:

  • StoreHub does not have a separate 'customer group' feature. Customer Tags serve as your customer groups. To group customers, add the same tag to each customer in the group.

Add Tags to a Customer

1. In your BackOffice, go to 'Customers' and click on the customer's name.

2. Click 'Edit'.

3. Scroll down to the 'Tags' section and add the tags you want.

Customer edit page showing the Tags section with tags added.

4. Click 'Save'.

View Customers with the Same Tags

1. In your BackOffice, go to 'Customers'.

2. On the customer list, scroll to find the 'Tags' column (you may need to scroll to the right).

3. Type a tag name in the search field and click 'Search'.

Customer list filtered by a tag, showing only customers with that tag.

You will now see only customers with the matching tag.


View Customer Purchase History

1. In your BackOffice, go to 'Customers'.

2. Click on the customer's name.

The customer's purchase history is displayed on their profile page.

Customer profile showing the purchase history section with past transactions.


Import and Export Customer Data

You can import customers in bulk using a CSV file, or export your customer list to CSV for backup or analysis.

See this article for the full guide.


Troubleshooting

Issue

Solution

Cannot delete a customer

Customers can only be deleted from BackOffice, not from the POS register. Go to 'Customers', click the customer's name, click 'Edit', scroll down, and click 'Delete'.

Customer search not returning results

Try searching by a different field (name, email, or phone number). The search may not match partial last names. Use the full name or phone number for best results.

Cannot find a specific customer group

StoreHub uses Customer Tags instead of customer groups. Go to 'Customers', scroll to the 'Tags' column, type your tag name, and click 'Search' to filter.

Customer profile shows incorrect details

Go to 'Customers', click the customer's name, click 'Edit', update the details, and click 'Save'. If the customer was imported via CSV, re-upload the corrected CSV to update their record.


FAQs

1. Can I delete customers in bulk?

No. BackOffice only allows you to delete customers one at a time. Go to 'Customers', click on the customer's name, click 'Edit', scroll down, and click 'Delete'.

2. Can I undo a deleted customer?

No. Customer deletion is permanent. Once deleted, the customer profile and their purchase history cannot be recovered. Consider exporting your customer data to CSV before deleting.

3. How do I create customer groups?

StoreHub uses Customer Tags as customer groups. Add a tag (e.g. 'VIP', 'Wholesale') to each customer in the group, then filter by that tag on the Customers page to view the group. You can also use these tags for promotion eligibility and price books.

4. Is there another way to add or edit customers besides BackOffice?

Yes. You can add or edit customers from the POS register as well. See here.

5. Can I view a customer's purchase history?

Yes. Click on the customer's name in BackOffice to see their purchase history. You can also view it on the POS register.

6. How do I import customer information in bulk?

You can import customers using a CSV file. See this article for the full steps.

7. How do I set up customer loyalty rewards like cashback or store credits?

See this article for the full setup guide. Beep Cashback requires Membership to be activated. Store Credits are for retail businesses only and require the Advanced or Pro plan.

8. Can I send SMS messages to my customers from BackOffice?

Yes. You can send bulk SMS messages to your customers from BackOffice. See this article for more details.

9. How do I set different prices for different customers?

Use Customer Tags and Price Books. First, add a tag to the customers who should get the special price (e.g. 'Wholesale'). Then create a Price Book in BackOffice and set it to apply to customers with that tag. See the Price Books article for full steps.

10. How many customers have visited my store?

You can view the number of transactions per customer from their profile page. For store-wide visitor counts, check your sales reports in BackOffice under 'Reports'.


Need Help?
Contact StoreHub Support via live chat in your StoreHub app or email [email protected].


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