# Read the dashboard

> The health-check screen — what its warnings mean and which ones need action.

Source: CBX documentation, version 3.x (released). Canonical page: https://docs.configbox.at/docs/admin-guide/getting-started/check-the-dashboard. Last updated 2026-08-01.

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> **Audience:** store admins · **Scope:** the CBX Dashboard screen · **Last reviewed:** 2026-07-20

**What this does** — The Dashboard is CBX's health check: the first place to look when
something misbehaves, and worth a glance after any bigger change to your site.

![The CBX dashboard](./img/dashboard.jpeg)

## What the panels tell you

- **Health Check** — actionable problems, each with a short explanation. Typical entries: a
  missing shop country, folders the server can't write to (uploads and PDFs fail silently
  without this), too little PHP memory, a missing or expired license, or a halted update. **If
  customers report something broken, read this list first.**
- **Suggestions to improve performance** — server/caching tips. Nice to fix, never urgent.
- **Software Update** — the installed CBX version and whether a newer release exists, with
  an update link.
- **Your License** — your license key and its status. An expired or missing license shows a
  warning here (and in Health Check) but does **not** switch your store off.
- **CBX Manual** — a link to the online manual.
- **Current server status** — database/cache usage figures; useful to your hosting or support
  contact when diagnosing performance.
- **News** — release announcements from the CBX team.

## Good to know

- The dashboard only *reports* — nothing on it changes your store. It is always safe to look.
- A **"failed update detected"** warning means a database update didn't complete and further
  updates are paused until it's resolved — contact whoever maintains your site; don't ignore it,
  as parts of the admin can misbehave until it's fixed.
- Warnings about PHP settings, folder permissions and database privileges are for your **hosting
  provider or developer** — forward the exact wording; it names precisely what needs changing.