# Merchant dashboard

> Set up your Bolt merchant account, manage transactions, and configure checkout from the dashboard.

Source: https://help.boltapp.com/dashboard/introduction

The [Bolt Merchant Dashboard](https://merchant.boltapp.com) is where merchant teams onboard a business, monitor transactions, review risk, and configure checkout. Use the [sandbox dashboard](https://merchant-sandbox.boltapp.com) for test transactions and settings.

## Get started [#get-started]

<CardGroup cols="2">
  <Card title="Create your account" icon="user-plus" href="/dashboard/create-account">
    Onboard your business and complete payments setup.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard tour" icon="map" href="/dashboard/dashboard-tour">
    Navigate the layout, tabs, and transaction views.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Transactions [#transactions]

<CardGroup cols="2">
  <Card title="View transactions" icon="list" href="/dashboard/view-transactions">
    Search, filter, and open transaction details.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Capture transactions" icon="circle-check" href="/dashboard/capture-transactions">
    Capture authorized orders for fulfillment and payout.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Investigate transactions" icon="search" href="/dashboard/investigate-transactions">
    Research rejections, blocklists, and shopper history.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Issue refunds" icon="rotate-ccw" href="/dashboard/refunds">
    Refund orders and handle processor limitations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Fraud and risk [#fraud-and-risk]

<CardGroup cols="2">
  <Card title="View risk scores" icon="shield" href="/dashboard/risk-scores">
    Interpret risk scores and factors on each transaction.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## More dashboard guides [#more-dashboard-guides]

Use these guides for additional dashboard tasks:

| Topic             | Guide                                              |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Checkout settings | [Checkout settings](/dashboard/checkout-settings/) |
| Analytics         | [Analytics](/dashboard/analytics/)                 |
| Orders            | [Orders](/dashboard/orders/)                       |
| Account and users | [Account](/dashboard/account/)                     |
| Troubleshooting   | [Troubleshooting](/dashboard/troubleshooting/)     |

## API keys and environments [#api-keys-and-environments]

Developers on your team retrieve keys from **Administration > API** in the dashboard. See [API keys](/getting-started/api-keys) and [Environments](/api-reference/environments).

## Need help? [#need-help]

[Get support](/support) for account, integration, or transaction questions.