General Settings
Store name, currency, timezone and visibility
Overview
General settings control the core identity of your store.
The General settings tab is where you configure the foundational details of your store: its name, public description, operating currency, timezone, and whether the store is currently live.
Changes you make here are saved only when you click the Save button at the bottom of the page.
Store Name & Description
Set the public-facing name and tagline for your storefront.
Fields
| Field | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Store Name | The display name shown to customers on your storefront and in order emails. | required |
| Store URL (slug) | Your subdomain address, e.g. myshop.menengai.cloud. Set during onboarding and cannot be changed. | readonly |
| Description | A short description of your store. Used in search engine previews and the storefront header. | optional |
The display name shown to customers on your storefront and in order emails.
Your subdomain address, e.g. myshop.menengai.cloud. Set during onboarding and cannot be changed.
A short description of your store. Used in search engine previews and the storefront header.
Your store URL (slug) is permanent. If you need a different URL, you must create a new store.
Currency & Timezone
Configure how prices are displayed and how order timestamps are reported.
Fields
| Field | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | The currency used for all product prices and order totals. Defaults to KES (Kenyan Shilling). | required |
| Timezone | Your store's operating timezone. Affects how order dates and analytics are displayed. | optional |
The currency used for all product prices and order totals. Defaults to KES (Kenyan Shilling).
Your store's operating timezone. Affects how order dates and analytics are displayed.
Changing the currency does not automatically convert existing product prices. You will need to update them manually.
Store Visibility
Control whether your store is publicly accessible.
The Active toggle determines whether your store is publicly visible. When turned off, customers who visit your store URL will see a 'Store unavailable' message instead of your products.
Fields
| Field | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Toggle to make your store live or take it offline without deleting any data. | optional |
Toggle to make your store live or take it offline without deleting any data.
Turn off Active while you're setting up your store, then enable it once everything is ready.