{"id":680,"date":"2026-04-27T11:25:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/userswp.io\/documentation\/?post_type=gd_place&p=680"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:25:19","slug":"dashboard-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"gd_place","link":"https:\/\/userswp.io\/documentation\/article\/extensions-features\/dashboard-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Dashboard Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
All Widgets come as Widgets, Shortcodes or Blocks. Learn more about our Super Duper Widgets<\/a>.<\/section>\n
You must have the Dashboard <\/a><\/strong> and required extensions installed and activated to access these options.<\/section>\n

The UsersWP Dashboard Addon allows users to manage everything from one simple, easy-to-use dashboard.<\/p>\n

The Dashboard addon transforms your site into a fully-featured control center where every user \u2013 from administrators to listing owners to regular members \u2013 can easily manage their account, content, and payments.\tFully integrated with UsersWP, GeoDirectory <\/a>, WP GetPaid<\/a>, and other supported plugins, this addon creates a seamless experience your users will love.<\/p>\n

\tUnlike a one-size-fits-all solution, the Dashboard addon automatically adapts the dashboard experience based on the user\u2019s role on your site.<\/p>\n

\tIf you have installed the GeoDirectory <\/a><\/strong> plugin and WP GetPaid<\/a><\/strong> plugin, you can manage listings, favorites, reviews, payments, subscriptions, and transactions directly from this Dashboard add-on.<\/section>\n

Admin Dashboard \u2013 Complete Site Management<\/h2>\n

\tSite administrators gain full visibility and control over site activity, user registrations, listings, and revenue.\tAdmins can quickly access site-wide statistics, manage users, moderate listings, review payments, and handle support requests from one centralized interface.<\/p>\n

Configuring the Dashboard<\/h2>\n

\tConfigure the dashboard settings from:\tUsersWP \u2192 Settings \u2192 Addons \u2192 Dashboard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Page Templates<\/h2>\n
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  • User Dashboard Page – <\/strong> Select the page that will be used as the main user dashboard. Make sure this page contains the required UsersWP dashboard blocks.\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    GeoDirectory Settings<\/h2>\n

    \tThese options control how GeoDirectory content appears in the user dashboard.<\/p>\n

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    • Listings On Card – <\/strong>Display number of items on popular listings card.<\/li>\n
    • Listings Per Page – <\/strong>Display number of items per page on dashboard listings page.<\/li>\n
    • Favorites On Card – <\/strong>Display number of items on favorites card.<\/li>\n
    • Favorites Per Page – <\/strong>Display number of items per page on favorites page.<\/li>\n
    • Reviews On Card – <\/strong>Display number of items on reviews card.<\/li>\n
    • Reviews Per Page – <\/strong>Display number of items per page on reviews page.<\/li>\n
    • Categories On Card – <\/strong>Display number of items on popular categories card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      GetPaid Settings<\/h2>\n

      \tThese options manage payment-related records when WP GetPaid is installed.<\/p>\n

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      • Invoices Per Page – <\/strong>Display number of items per page on dashboard invoices page.<\/li>\n
      • Subscriptions Per Page – <\/strong>Display number of items per page on dashboard subscriptions page.<\/li>\n
      • Transactions Per Page – <\/strong>Display number of items per page on dashboard transactions page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Pagination Settings<\/h2>\n

        \tPagination settings control how lists and records are displayed in the dashboard.<\/p>\n

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        • Show Advanced Pagination – <\/strong> Displays extra pagination info like `Showing items x-y of z` before\/after pagination.\t<\/li>\n
        • Paging Style – <\/strong> Select the visual style of pagination (e.g., Auto, Rounded).\t<\/li>\n
        • Paging Size – <\/strong> Set the pagination size for normal screen.\t<\/li>\n
        • Paging Size (Mobile) – <\/strong> Set the pagination size for mobile devices.\t<\/li>\n
        • Middle Pages Numbers – <\/strong> How many numbers to either side of the current pages. Default 2.\t<\/li>\n
        • Middle Pages Numbers (Mobile) – <\/strong> How many numbers to either side of the current pages on small screen. Default 0.\t<\/li>\n
        • Paging Alignment – <\/strong> Pagination alignment within the element. (eg: left, center, right)\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Saving Your Settings<\/h2>\n

          \tAfter configuring all dashboard options:<\/p>\n

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          1. Review all values carefully.<\/li>\n
          2. Click the Save Changes<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n
          3. Clear cache if you are using any caching plugin.<\/li>\n
          4. Test the dashboard on the frontend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Best Practice Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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            • Keep per-page values between 5 and 10 for optimal performance.<\/li>\n
            • Use advanced pagination for large websites.<\/li>\n
            • Optimize database regularly for faster loading.<\/li>\n
            • Test dashboard on mobile devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Dashboard settings screenshot<\/h2>\n

              \"UsersWP<\/p>\n

              Example Output<\/h2>\n

              \tBelow is an example of how the user dashboard appears on the frontend after configuration:<\/p>\n

              Default Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \"UsersWP<\/figure>\n

              \tThe appearance and layout may vary depending on your theme and customization settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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