# Dashboard

The HivePay Dashboard is a web-based interface for merchants to manage payments, configure settings, and monitor their account.

![HivePay Dashboard](/images/dashboard.webp)

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## Access the Dashboard

Visit [dashboard.hivepay.me](https://dashboard.hivepay.me) to access your merchant dashboard.

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## Features

### Payment Management
- View all payment sessions
- Filter by status, date, and amount
- View detailed payment information
- Track payment history

### Merchant Settings
- Update business information
- Configure webhook URL
- Change Hive account for receiving payments
- Update logo/icon

### Billing
- Current-month volume and projected fee at the prevailing tier
- Outstanding invoices with one-click pay links
- Invoice payment history
- Active fee tier schedule (your current tier highlighted)

### Analytics (Coming Soon)
- Payment volume trends
- Success rate metrics
- Revenue reports

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## Guides

[!ref icon="credit-card" text="Managing Payments"](/dashboard/payments/)
[!ref icon="gear" text="Settings"](/dashboard/settings/)
[!ref icon="number" text="Billing & Pricing"](/payments/fees/)
[!ref icon="shield" text="Admin Panel"](/dashboard/admin/)

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## Quick Actions

| Action | How To |
|--------|--------|
| Create payment | Click "New Payment" or use the API |
| View payment details | Click on any payment in the list |
| Update webhook URL | Go to Settings > Webhooks |
| Change Hive account | Go to Settings > Profile |

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## Authentication

The dashboard uses your API key for authentication. When you log in:

1. Enter your API key
2. The dashboard stores it securely in your browser
3. You remain logged in until you log out or clear browser data

!!!warning Keep Your API Key Safe
Never share your API key. If you believe it's been compromised, contact support to deactivate it and generate a new one.
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