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Store Configuration Overview

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Written by Aaron Levy
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Store Configuration section is where you control how your entire system operates, from basic business details to advanced integrations. Every setting here helps you customize the behavior, look, and flow of your store to match your exact needs.

The following sections below define each feature available in Store Config.


Search and Drop-down

Quickly find and access specific settings using the search bar or drop-down menu.

This makes navigating Store Config faster and easier.


Backup Database

Backing up your data helps keep your information safe.

Use this feature to save or export a copy of your database in case of data loss or system issues.


Company Information

Keep your business details up to date, including your company name, logo, tax ID, and website. These details appear on receipts and other documents.


Taxes

Manage how taxes are calculated across your sales.

You can configure tax rates, add groups, and connect to TaxJar for automated tax handling (US only).


Currency

Set up your preferred currency symbol, code, and exchange rates.

You can also define cash denominations for easier register tracking and accuracy.


Payment Type

Customize the payment methods accepted in your store, such as cash, card, Zelle, or gift cards.

You can also set default payment types and control markups or markdowns.


Price Rule

Enable or disable price rules that control discounts and promotional pricing.

This helps ensure your pricing logic stays consistent across all sales.


Orders and Deliveries

Configure shipping options, rates, and delivery providers.

You can also set rules for delivery taxes and assign default employees for deliveries.


Return

Set up requirements and conditions for processing returns, such as requiring receipts or customer details.

You can also define return reasons for better reporting.


Sales

Manage how sales are processed and displayed in your POS. Adjust everything from discounts, taxes, commissions, and register tracking to interface preferences.


Suspend Sales / Layaways

Control how suspended sales, layaways, and estimates work. You can customize access rules, naming conventions, and what happens when sales are paused or resumed.


Receipt

Customize what appears on printed or emailed receipts. Choose formatting, visibility, and optional information to match your business style and customer needs.


Profit Calculation

Set how profit is calculated in your reports. You can include or exclude commissions, points, and other factors to better reflect your store’s true earnings.


Barcodes

Customize the information shown on your barcode and QR code labels. You can choose formats, display options, and even include your company name or tax details.


Customer Loyalty

Encourage repeat business by rewarding customers with loyalty points. Here you can enable, adjust, or customize your loyalty program’s earning and redemption settings.


Price Tiers

Manage tiered pricing for different customer groups, such as wholesale or employee discounts. You can also automate tier assignments based on lifetime sales.


ID Number

Control how IDs are automatically generated for items, sales, receivings, and kits. Adjust starting values to align with your store’s numbering format.


Items

Manage settings related to your products, including categories, tags, item display, and pricing behavior. You can also enable calculators and age verification options.


Employee

Set permissions and employee-related preferences. Options include time clock settings, two-factor authentication, and login behaviors.


Store Account

Configure store account rules for both customers and suppliers. Manage credit limits, invoicing, billing, and payment restrictions with flexible options.


Disable Modules

Control which modules are active in your system. Disable specific features or areas to simplify your workflow and focus only on what your business uses.


Rename Left Menu

Personalize your sidebar by renaming modules or menu labels. This helps your team navigate more easily and keeps terminology consistent with your store’s workflow.


Application Settings

Adjust overall system preferences such as language, date/time format, theme, performance settings, and user interface behavior. These options define how your application runs and appears.


Audit Trail

Keep track of important changes within your system for better transparency and accountability. You can enable the audit trail and set how long audit records should be retained.


Email Settings

Connect your preferred email service to send notifications, receipts, and customer messages directly from the system.

Choose the provider that best fits your store’s communication needs.


Single Sign-On (SSO) Information

Simplify and secure employee logins by connecting your system to an external identity provider.


Quickbook settings

Vibe integrates with major accounting software through our partner Shogo, offering flexible sync options and custom account mapping.


Ecommerce Platform

Connect your online store to Vibe for real-time syncing of inventory, products, and sales. Manage integrations with eCommerce platforms such as Shopify and control sync behavior.


Shopify Settings

Connect your Vibe system with Shopify to start syncing products, inventory, and orders.

You can connect your account in the App Store to activate this feature.


Web Hooks

Automate data sharing between Vibe and other apps using webhooks.

These URLs trigger updates whenever certain actions occur in your system.


Work Order

Manage repair or service order settings. You can control what appears on printed forms, how repairs are tracked, and how inventory behaves during work order processing.


PrintNode

PrintNode lets you connect printers to Vibe for fast, automated printing of receipts and documents. Enable the feature and enter your API key to start printing.


Lookup API Integration

Connect with trusted parts and gadget suppliers for easier ordering and inventory updates.


Ready to set up your account? Follow the checklist below to get your store running smoothly.

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