# Settings Overview

WCPOS has three types of settings organised by where they're configured.

## Where to Find Settings[​](#where-to-find-settings "Direct link to Where to Find Settings")

### 1. WordPress Admin Settings[​](#1-wordpress-admin-settings "Direct link to 1. WordPress Admin Settings")

Backend settings configured in your WordPress dashboard:

**Location:** `WP Admin > POS > Settings`

These control:

* Default cart customer for all cashiers
* Product barcode field configuration
* Order email settings
* User role permissions (who can access POS)
* Payment gateway availability

See [WordPress Admin Settings](/settings/wp-admin/.md) for details.

### 2. POS Store Settings[​](#2-pos-store-settings "Direct link to 2. POS Store Settings")

App-wide settings configured within the POS application:

**Location:** User menu (top-right) → Settings, or `Ctrl + Shift + S`

These control:

* Tax calculation options
* Barcode scanner configuration
* Keyboard shortcuts
* Theme/appearance

See [Store Settings](/settings/store/.md) for details.

### 3. Display Settings (Per Screen)[​](#3-display-settings-per-screen "Direct link to 3. Display Settings (Per Screen)")

Each screen in the POS has its own display settings for customizing the data table:

**Location:** Click the sliders icon () on any screen

These control:

* Which columns are visible
* Column display options
* Screen-specific features

Display settings are documented within each screen's documentation:

* [POS Product Panel](/pos/product-panel/.md#display-settings)
* [Cart Panel](/pos/cart/.md#display-settings)
* [Products Screen](/products/.md#display-settings)
* [Orders Screen](/orders/.md#display-settings)
* [Customers Screen](/customers/.md#display-settings)
* [Reports Screen](/reports/.md#display-settings)

## In This Section[​](#in-this-section "Direct link to In This Section")

[WordPress Admin7 items](/settings/wp-admin/.md)

[Store Settings5 items](/settings/store/.md)