Customers Overview

View, search, and manage your entire customer database in OmniOrders. Access contact details, order history, and customer groups from one centralized hub.

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title: Customers Overview
description: View, search, and manage your entire customer database in OmniOrders. Access contact details, order history, and customer groups from one centralized hub.
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The Customers page helps you keep track of all your buyers in one place. See their contact details, addresses, and order history, making it easy to provide better customer service.

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## Why Use Customers Management?

**Customers Management stores all your customer records in one place — names, addresses, contacts, and order history. Search and filter your customer list instantly, organize customers into groups for targeted management, and keep shipping addresses accurate so every order reaches the right destination.**

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  <IconCard title="Centralized Customer Data" icon="users">
    Store all customer information, addresses, and contacts in one location for easy access.
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  <IconCard title="Quick Search & Filters" icon="filter">
    Find customers instantly using filters for name, address, email, phone, or location.
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  <IconCard title="Group Organization" icon="folder">
    Organize customers into groups for targeted communication and better management.
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  <IconCard title="Complete Contact Details" icon="mail">
    Keep track of customer addresses, phone numbers, emails, and contact preferences.
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## Accessing the Customers Page

Navigate to the Customers page from the sidebar menu under **Communication** → **Customers**.

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## Understanding the Customers Table

The main view displays all your customers in a searchable table with the following columns:

**Customer Information Columns:**

- **Name** - The customer's company or organization name
- **Address1** - Primary street address
- **City** - Customer's city location
- **Country** - Customer's country
- **Contact Full Name** - Primary contact person's full name
- **Customer Email** - Contact email address
- **Customer Phone** - Contact phone number
- **Actions** - Edit or delete options (⋮ menu)

:::tip[Filtering Made Easy]
Each column has a search box at the top. Type in any column to instantly filter your customer list. For example, search by city to find all customers in a specific location.
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## Searching and Filtering Customers

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1. **Use Column Filters**
   
   Click in any column's search box and start typing. The table updates instantly to show matching customers.

2. **Search by Multiple Criteria**
   
   You can filter multiple columns at once. For example, search by country AND city to narrow down your results.

3. **Clear Filters**
   
   Delete text from search boxes to clear filters and see all customers again.

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## Creating a New Customer

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1. **Click "New customer" Button**
   
   Find the button at the top-right of the Customers page.

2. **Fill in Customer Information**
   
   Enter the customer name and optional code in the first section.

3. **Add Address Details**
   
   Fill in the customer's address including street, city, state, postal code, and country.

4. **Enter Contact Information**
   
   Add the primary contact's name, email, phone number, and any additional notes.

5. **Click "Create"**
   
   Save the customer to your database. The new customer appears in your list immediately.

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:::note[Required Information]
At minimum, you need the customer name and basic address information. Contact details are highly recommended for better customer communication.
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## Managing Existing Customers

### Editing a Customer

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1. **Select a Customer**
   
   Click anywhere on the customer's row in the table, or click the three-dot menu (⋮) and select "Edit".

2. **Update Information**
   
   Modify customer details, addresses, or contact information as needed.

3. **Save Changes**
   
   Click the save button to update the customer record.

</Steps>

### Deleting a Customer

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1. **Open Actions Menu**
   
   Click the three-dot menu (⋮) on the customer's row.

2. **Select "Delete"**
   
   Choose the delete option from the menu.

3. **Confirm Deletion**
   
   Confirm you want to permanently remove this customer.

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:::caution[Deletion Warning]
Deleting a customer is permanent. Make sure you no longer need their information before confirming deletion.
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## Managing Customer Groups

Customer groups help you organize customers by type, region, or any other category that makes sense for your business.

**Accessing Groups:**

Click the "Groups" button at the top-right of the Customers page to view and manage your customer groups.

**Common Group Uses:**
- Wholesale vs. Retail customers
- Geographic regions
- VIP or loyalty program members
- Business vs. Individual buyers

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## 💡 Best Practices

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  <IconCard title="Complete All Contact Details" icon="check-circle">
    Fill in email addresses and phone numbers for better communication and order updates.
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  <IconCard title="Use Groups Effectively" icon="folder">
    Organize customers into meaningful groups to simplify reporting and targeted actions.
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  <IconCard title="Keep Addresses Updated" icon="map-pin">
    Accurate addresses prevent shipping delays and improve delivery success rates.
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  <IconCard title="Regular Data Cleanup" icon="refresh-cw">
    Periodically review and remove duplicate or outdated customer records.
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## Troubleshooting

### Customer Not Appearing in List

**Solution:** Check your active filters. Clear all column search boxes to see the complete customer list.

### Cannot Delete a Customer

**Issue:** Customers with existing orders or active transactions may be protected from deletion.

**Solution:** Archive the customer or mark them as inactive instead of deleting.

### Missing Customer Information

**Solution:** Edit the customer record and fill in any missing required fields like address or contact details.

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**Related Topics:**
- [Managing Orders](/orders/managing/) - Create orders for your customers
- [Order Status & Workflow](/orders/status/) - Track customer orders through fulfillment
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