Using Staff Accounts

AliNext supports a streamlined way to delegate access to your store’s backend using Shop Manager accounts — a built-in WordPress role designed for staff-level users.

What Is a Shop Manager?

A Shop Manager is a WordPress user role (provided by WooCommerce) that allows someone to:

• Manage orders and products
• View reports and customer data
• Access WooCommerce settings (with some limitations)
• Use AliNext plugin pages — if explicitly allowed

This makes it ideal for staff members, virtual assistants, or store managers who help run your business but shouldn’t have full admin privileges.

How to Enable Plugin Access for Staff

• Go to AliNext → Settings
• Find the checkbox: “Allow Shop Manager“
• Enable it to grant access to key plugin features
• Use the “Hidden Sections” panel to restrict sensitive areas like:
  • Settings
  • Add-ons
  • etc.

Admins always retain full access, regardless of these settings.

Best Practices for Staff Accounts

• Create a dedicated Shop Manager account for each staff member
• Use strong passwords and enable 2FA if possible
• Regularly review access and remove unused accounts
• Use the Hidden Sections feature to limit what staff can see