Managing StoresUpdated 2026-08-25
Find stores in Mapstore
What this article helps you do
Use search, status filters, and sort options to find stores in the Mapstore dashboard. These controls help you manage a specified set of stores.
Before you start
- Mapstore is installed.
- The Stores list has stores.
- You have access to the Mapstore admin.
Step-by-step instructions
1. Use search to find stores by name, address, or note
- Go to Stores in Mapstore.
- Use the search box to enter a store name, city, words from an address, or internal note.
- The list updates to show only matching stores.
2. Filter the store list
- Select All, Active, Draft, Geocoded, Not geocoded, Pinned, or Unpinned.
- Use status filters to find live stores.
- Use geocoding filters to find locations that do not have coordinates.
- Use pin filters to review featured stores.
3. Show or hide sheet-managed stores
- Use the Show/Hide synced stores control to include or exclude stores managed by Google Sheets.
- The Stores table shows the source for each row.
4. Sort the list
- Sort by Updated (newest first), Updated (oldest first), Name (A-Z), or Name (Z-A).
- Use these options to put stores in the necessary order.
5. Use filters with search
- You can use search with status filters and synced-store visibility.
- For example, show only active synced stores that have “Downtown” in the name.
How to verify it worked
- Search for a store name.
- Make sure that the list shows only matching results.
- Change the status filter.
- Make sure that the list shows the selected status.
- Change the sort order.
- Make sure that you can see stores in the new order.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Search returns no results | Check the spelling. Enter a shorter or different term, such as a city. |
| A filter does not apply | Select the filter. The list updates automatically. |
| A store is not in the results | Clear the filters and search. Enter a different search term. |