Getting Started with Daash
Getting started
👋 Welcome and thank you for choosing Daash This onboarding guide walks you through the basic minimum setup required to get your shop up and running. Once you're done, you'll be able to explore many other features Daash offers to grow and manage your business efficiently.
Let’s get started!
When signing up, you’ll first choose your business type:
Restaurants – For food-related businesses
Retail – For shops like makeup, clothing, accessories, etc.
Others – For businesses that don’t fit the two categories above
After that, you’ll see a quick setup form. You can either:
Enter your business name and email address manually
Or, if you already use GoSource, select that option to continue faster
1. Create Your Profile
After entering your business name and email address:
You’ll receive a 6-digit verification code via email.
This code is only valid for 10 minutes.
Enter the code into the Daash prompt to verify your email.
Complete the profile form with your:
First name
Last name
Phone number
Password
Click "Create Account".
After creating your account, you’ll be taken to another form where you’ll enter your business name and business address. At this point, you'll also receive an official welcome email from Daash confirming your registration.
Once you’ve filled out the business details, you’ll be directed to the Daash homepage, which will display a checklist of steps to complete your onboarding.
We'll go through each of these steps in the follow sections below. It’s best to follow the steps sequentially. Let’s start with the first one and continue from there.
Note: Completed tasks will be marked green and moved to the bottom of the list, while the next uncompleted task will be moved to the top.
2. Add Your First Inventory
Click on the + Add Item button (image shown above). This will take you to the Inventory page where you can:
Import your inventory list from an external source by clicking the Import button OR
Manually add new items by clicking the green + Add item button.
To manually add an item:
Click the "Add item" button.
Fill in:
Item name (e.g., “Tomatoes” or “Face Cleanser”)
Unit of measurement (e.g., kg, piece, bottle)
Quantity in stock
Total price of the entire quantity (The Unit price is automatically calculated by dividing the total price by the quantity.)
Minimum threshold for alerts (To let you know when an item is almost out of stock)
Click "Save" to add the item to your inventory.
Once you add an item, it will be displayed on the Inventory page along with the figures for the:
Total value
Total items
Total quantity
After adding your inventory item(s), go back to the Home page to begin the next step: Creating your first menu category.
3. Creating your first menu category
Your screen should now show the new first step in the image below: "Creating your first menu category".
Click the Create category button. This will take you to the Products page, under the Category tab.
❗️ You need to create at least one category before you're allowed to add products that will be sold in your online store.
To create a new category:
Click on either of the two + Create Category buttons on this page to create your first category.
Enter a Category name and a Description of what that category is for.
Click Create Category to create your category.
💡 What is a category and why is it important?
A category is a way to group similar products together so that your customers can easily browse and find what they need in your store. It helps organize your menu/store and improves customer experience.
Example categories and items for different businesses:
Restaurant
Categories: Drinks, Starters, Mains, Desserts
Items: Cola, Chicken Wings, Fried Rice, Chocolate Cake
Retail
Categories: Accessories, Makeup, Electronics
Items: Earrings, Foundation, Wireless Earbuds
Others
Categories: Books, Crafts, Services
Items: Novels, Handmade Bracelets, Laundry Service
After adding your first category, return to the Home page to start the next step: "Add your menu item".
4. Add Your Menu Item
After creating your first category (or categories), you can proceed in one of two ways:
Click on the Items tab, which is right next to the Category tab
OR
Return to the Home page and click on the Add Item button to continue with the next step.
Once you're on the Items page, you will see two options to add your product items:
Click the Add item button in the center of the screen OR
Click the Create items button at the top right corner of the page.
To add a new item:
Fill in the following sections:
🧾 Item Details
Image
Product name
Description
Category (a pre-created category that the item belongs to)
Price
✨ Modifiers (Optional)
This section can be skipped as a first time user
Modifiers are customization options for your product.
Example:
Size: Small, Medium, Large
Add-ons: Extra cheese, Gift wrapping
You can:
Set selection rules (e.g., "At most 2 options")
Assign prices to each modifier option
Choose between Type and Add-on
🧪 Components (Ingredients section)
Clicking on the search bar will reveal a dropdown of the items in your inventory from which you can select from.
This section is used to specify the parts or materials that make up the product. (Inventory items must be added beforehand.)
🛒 Item details
Choose where the product will be visible:
Sales Channel:
All Channels (Both POS and Sub-website)
POS Only
Sub-website Only
Branch Visibility:
All Branches
This Branch (only the selected branch)
After filling out all the sections on the 'Add Item' form, scroll back to the top of the page and click on the 'Create' button.
Items will immediately appear in your product list under the selected category.
🧠 Remember: Customers will see these items on your public store page, so use clear names, accurate pricing and descriptive details.
After adding your first item(s), return to the Home page to begin the next step: "Set up your withdrawal account"
6.🌐 Launch Your Online Store (Optional)
Your online store is the platform where your customers will interact with your products and place orders.
Setting up your online store:
Click the "Set" button on the homepage. This will take you to the Online Store setup.
As a first-time user, a pop-up window will appear showing subscription options.
Choose from four plans ranging from Free to Enterprise.
Select a billing cycle: Monthly, Bi-annually, or Annually.
After selecting a plan, you will be taken to the Sub-website Settings, which has 3 stages:
🛠️ Stage 1: General
Store Details Section
Enter your domain name (preferably your business name).
Add a short page description about your business.
Domain Section
Choose your domain suffix:
.restaurant(for food-related businesses) or.shop(for others).
➡️ Click the blue "Continue" button at the top of the page to proceed.
🎨 Stage 2: Branding
Customize the appearance of your store:
Upload your logo
Upload your favicon (small image shown in the browser tab)
Select up to 3 banner images
Choose your store theme from 6 available color options
Note: Pay attention to image size limits to ensure your uploads are successful.
➡️ Click the "Continue" button at the top of the screen.
🚚 Stage 3: Delivery
Set up your delivery and opening schedule:
Select your delivery type
Choose opening and closing days/hours
Optionally enable 24-hour operation
➡️ After completing this step, click "Continue" to return to the Online Store page.
🎉 Visit Your Online Store
Click the "Visit Website" button (top-right blue button) to open your live customer-facing store.
You can now interact with your store like a customer, including signing up, viewing products, and placing orders.
Note: Any changes to your online store must be made from Daash → Manage Store and not from the store itself.
📘 Visit the Online Store documentation to learn more about your store settings and customization options.
🎉 You’re All Set!
You’ve now set up your store with the basics needed to get started. You can always make changes to your information anytime via the Daash platform.
Be sure to explore:
Analytics and reports …and much more!
🔎 For more advanced features and help, refer to the full documentation.
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