Download the App
App Store
Download Popup Store for iOS (Coming Soon)
Initial Setup
1. Create Account
1
Download and open app
Launch the Popup Store app on your iPhone
2
Sign up
Choose a signup method:
- Email & Password
- Continue with Google
- Continue with Apple
- Continue with GitHub
3
Verify email
Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link
2. Create Your Store
1
Business details
2
Choose subdomain
Your store URL:
yourstore.mypopup.shopRequirements:- 3-30 characters
- Lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens only
- Must be unique
3
Brand customization
- Upload logo (square, 512x512px recommended)
- Choose brand color (hex code or picker)
- Set currency (INR, USD, EUR, etc.)
4
Payment setup
Configure UPI for direct payments:Optional: Add Razorpay API keys later
Dashboard Overview
Home Screen
The main dashboard shows:Store Views
Total visitors to your storefront
Product Views
Individual product page visits
Conversion Rate
Percentage of visitors who order
Recent Orders
Latest customer orders
Navigation
- Products
- Orders
- Store
- Profile
- View all products
- Add new product
- Edit existing products
- Manage categories
- AI image generation
Adding Your First Product
Quick Add
1
Tap '+' button
On the Products tab, tap the add button in top right
2
Product details
3
Add images
Three options:
- Take Photo - Use camera
- Choose from Library - Select existing
- Generate with AI - DALL-E 2 powered
4
Variants (optional)
Add size/color variants:Each combination creates a separate SKU
5
Save & publish
Product goes live on your storefront immediately ✅
AI-Powered Features
AI Image Generation: Describe your product, and DALL-E 2 generates a professional image:Managing Orders
Order Workflow
Verifying UPI Payments
1
Open pending order
Orders tab → Pending section
2
View payment proof
Tap order → View uploaded screenshotVerify:
- Amount matches
- UPI transaction ID visible
- Recent timestamp
- Your UPI ID as recipient
3
Approve or reject
- Approve → Order moves to “Paid”
- Reject → Customer notified to resubmit
Shipping Orders
1
Mark as processing
Tap “Start Processing” when you begin packing
2
Add shipping details
3
Mark as shipped
Customer receives email with tracking link ✅
Store Customization
Branding
Logo Upload:- Square format (1:1 ratio)
- Minimum 512x512px
- PNG or JPG
- Max 2MB
- Choose any hex color
- Applied to buttons, links, accents
- Preview before saving
Policies
Set up store policies for customer trust:Shipping Policy
Shipping Policy
Example:
Return Policy
Return Policy
Example:
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
Example:
Social Media Links
Add links to drive traffic:Push Notifications
Enable Notifications
1
Allow permissions
When prompted, tap “Allow” for push notifications
2
Notification types
You’ll receive alerts for:
- ✅ New orders
- ✅ Payment proofs uploaded
- ✅ Low stock alerts (coming soon)
- ✅ Messages from customers (coming soon)
3
Customize settings
Settings → Notifications → Toggle specific alerts
Store Readiness Checklist
Before sharing your store URL:- At least 3 products added
- Store logo uploaded
- Brand color set
- Payment method configured (UPI or Razorpay)
- Shipping policy filled
- Return policy filled
- At least one social media link added
The app shows your readiness score on the Profile tab. Aim for 100% before launch!
Troubleshooting
Can't upload images
Can't upload images
Common fixes:
- Check image size (max 5MB)
- Try compressing the image
- Ensure stable internet connection
- Grant photo library permissions in iOS Settings
Orders not appearing
Orders not appearing
Check:
- You’re logged into the correct account
- Store is set to active (not draft)
- Pull down to refresh the orders list
- Check your email for order notifications
AI features not working
AI features not working
AI features require:
- Active internet connection
- Valid OpenAI API key (contact support)
- Clear, descriptive prompts
Push notifications not working
Push notifications not working
Verify:
- Notifications enabled in iOS Settings → Popup Store
- App is updated to latest version
- You’re logged in
- Test by creating a dummy order on web
Next Steps
Product Management
Learn advanced product features
Order Fulfillment
Master the order workflow
Store Customization
Make your store stand out
Analytics
Track your store’s performance