First Steps After Installation - Coupon Defender Documentation

Verify Installation Success

Confirm that Coupon Defender is properly installed and active in your Shopify store.

Check your Shopify Apps section to confirm Coupon Defender appears in your installed apps

Look for the Coupon Defender dashboard link in your Shopify admin

Ensure you can access the main dashboard without errors

Take inventory of your existing discount codes to understand what Coupon Defender will be monitoring.

Navigate to your Shopify Discounts section to see all active codes

Note which codes are single-use vs. multi-use

Check expiration dates and usage limits on your codes

Allow time for Coupon Defender to sync with your store data and begin monitoring.

Initial sync typically takes 10-15 minutes

You'll see your discount codes appear in the Coupon Defender dashboard

Historical order data may take longer to fully process

Familiarize yourself with the Coupon Defender interface and key features.

Explore the main dashboard to see your store overview

Check the alerts section (should be empty initially)

Navigate through different sections to understand the layout

Keep an eye on incoming orders to see how Coupon Defender works in practice.

Watch for any new alerts that appear after orders are placed

Review flagged orders to understand what triggered the alert

Take appropriate action on suspicious orders before shipping

Now that you've completed the initial setup, explore these resources to get the most out of Coupon Defender:

Learn about all the features and sections in your dashboard

Solutions to common issues you might encounter