#Getting Started with Flash Turbo CMS

Welcome to Flash Turbo CMS! This guide will help you get up and running quickly.

#What is Flash Turbo CMS?

Flash Turbo CMS is a modern, multi-tenant e-commerce content management system built with:

• Next.js for fast, responsive web interface
• Payload CMS for powerful content management
• MongoDB for flexible, scalable data storage
• Razorpay for secure payment processing

Perfect for managing multiple online stores (tenants) from a single platform.

#📝 Before You Start

Make sure you have:

• Admin login credentials for your tenant
• Access to the admin dashboard
• Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Optional: Markdown knowledge for rich text editing

#🚀 Your First Login

#Step 1: Access Admin Panel

1. Go to your tenant's admin URL: https://admin.yourtenant.com/
2. Enter your email and password
3. Click "Sign In"

#Step 2: Explore Dashboard

Once logged in, you'll see the Admin Dashboard with these main sections:

Section	Purpose
Products	Create, edit, and manage products
Orders	View and manage customer orders
Customers	Manage customer information
Pages	Create and edit website pages
Settings	Configure store settings

#📚 Common Tasks

#Create a New Product

1. Go to Products section
2. Click "+ New Product" button
3. Fill in product details:
   • Name: Product title
   • Description: Product details (supports Markdown)
   • Price: Product price in your currency
   • SKU: Unique identifier
   • Category: Select or create category
   • Images: Upload product photos
4. Click "Publish" to make live
5. Click "Save as Draft" to save without publishing

#Add a Product to a Page

1. Go to Pages section
2. Select or create a page
3. Click "+ Add Block" button
4. Choose "Product Block"
5. Select your product from dropdown
6. Configure display options
7. Click "Publish" to apply

#Create a Custom Page

1. Go to Pages section
2. Click "+ New Page" button
3. Enter page title
4. Click "+ Add Block" to add content blocks
5. Choose block type:
   • Text Block: Write content
   • Hero Block: Large banner
   • Product Block: Display products
   • Image Block: Add images
   • Grid Block: Multiple items layout
6. Configure each block
7. Click "Publish" when ready

#Create an Order

1. Go to Orders section
2. Click "+ New Order" button
3. Select customer or create new
4. Add products from catalog
5. Enter shipping address
6. Select payment method
7. Click "Create Order"

#🔧 Managing Content Blocks

Flash Turbo CMS uses a block-based system for page creation. Each block is a reusable component:

#Available Blocks

Text Block

• Rich text editor
• Markdown support
• Formatting tools (bold, italic, lists)

Hero Block

• Large banner with background image
• Headline and subheading
• Call-to-action button

Product Block

• Single or multiple products
• Display options (card, list, grid)
• Sorting and filtering

Image Block

• Single or multiple images
• Captions and alt text
• Link support

Grid Block

• Multi-column layout
• Responsive design
• Customizable spacing

AI Chat Block ✨

• Interactive AI chat interface
• Floating overlay option
• Pre-configured quick actions

#💳 Payment & Orders

#Accepting Payments

Your store accepts payments via Razorpay, which supports:

• Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
• Debit cards
• Net banking
• Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)

#Processing Orders

1. When a customer places an order, it appears in Orders section
2. Review order details and customer info
3. Click "Mark as Shipped" when order ships
4. System automatically sends customer email notifications

#Refunds

1. Go to Orders section
2. Find the order to refund
3. Click "Process Refund" button
4. Enter refund amount
5. Select reason
6. Confirm refund

#🎨 Customizing Your Store

#Brand Settings

1. Go to Settings → Brand
2. Upload logo
3. Choose primary colors
4. Set site name
5. Add contact information

#Store Policy

1. Go to Settings → Policies
2. Add/edit:
   • Terms & Conditions
   • Privacy Policy
   • Refund Policy
   • Shipping Policy
3. Click "Publish"

#Email Templates

1. Go to Settings → Email Templates
2. Customize:
   • Order confirmation
   • Shipping notification
   • Refund notice
   • Newsletter template

#👥 Team Management

#Add Team Members

1. Go to Settings → Users
2. Click "+ Add User"
3. Enter email address
4. Select role:
   • Admin: Full access
   • Manager: Can edit content
   • Viewer: Read-only access
5. Click "Send Invite"

#User Roles Explained

Role	Products	Orders	Pages	Settings
Admin	Full	Full	Full	Full
Manager	Edit	View & Edit	Edit	Limited
Viewer	View	View	View	View

#🔒 Security & Access

#Protecting Your Account

1. Use strong passwords (12+ characters, mixed case, numbers, symbols)
2. Enable two-factor authentication if available
3. Don't share login credentials
4. Log out when done

#Resetting Your Password

1. Click "Forgot Password" on login page
2. Enter your email
3. Click link in confirmation email
4. Enter new password (must be different from previous)

#📊 Analytics & Reports

#Viewing Sales Data

1. Go to Dashboard (home page)
2. View key metrics:
   • Total Sales: Revenue this month
   • Orders: Number of orders
   • Customers: Number of unique customers
   • Trending: Most popular products

#Exporting Data

1. Go to relevant section (Orders, Products, Customers)
2. Click "Export" button
3. Choose format (CSV, PDF, Excel)
4. Downloaded file appears in Downloads folder

#🆘 Need Help?

#Common Issues

Q: I forgot my password A: Click "Forgot Password" on login page and follow instructions

Q: Page changes aren't showing on website A: Make sure to click "Publish" - "Save as Draft" doesn't go live

Q: How do I add multiple tenants? A: Contact system admin - tenant management is admin-only

Q: Can I schedule content to publish later? A: Use "Schedule Publication" in block settings

#Getting Support

• Email: support@flashturbo.com
• Help Center: help.flashturbo.com
• Chat: Live chat available in dashboard

#📚 Next Steps

1. Explore: Spend time clicking through sections
2. Create: Add your first product
3. Publish: Create and publish your first page
4. Customize: Update brand colors and settings
5. Invite: Add team members if needed

#🎯 Best Practices

✅ DO:

• Save drafts frequently
• Use descriptive product names
• Include quality product images
• Test links before publishing
• Update content regularly

❌ DON'T:

• Delete published products without review
• Use the same password everywhere
• Leave sensitive information in drafts
• Publish without proofreading
• Share login credentials

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Questions? See the FAQ or contact support.

Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Version: 1.0