The Sidebar
The sidebar is your main navigation tool. It lives on the left side of the screen on desktop and is always visible. On mobile, it collapses into a hamburger menu.Navigation Items
The sidebar contains seven main sections, listed top to bottom:| Icon | Name | Path | What It Does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid | Dashboard | /dashboard | Your real-time command center with stats, charts, activity feed, and active launches. |
| Music Note | Assets | /assets | Manage your music releases, merch products, tour dates, and extras (content, experiences, etc.). |
| Rocket | Launches | /launches | Create and manage marketing campaigns. Each launch wraps around one or more assets. |
| People | Fans | /fans | Your unified fan database, conversation inbox (SMS, email, IG DM), and fan analytics. |
| Send | Messages | /blasts | Send one-time email, SMS, or Instagram DM blasts to your fan base or targeted segments. |
| Sparkles | FanauraAI | /ai | Your AI-powered assistant. Ask questions, get insights, and execute actions using natural language. |
| Gear | Settings | /settings | Account profile, team management, integrations, billing, notifications, security, logs, and rewards. |
Active State
The currently active page is highlighted in the sidebar with a subtle background glow and brighter text. As you navigate, the active state updates automatically based on the URL path.Artist Profile
At the top of the sidebar, you will see:- Artist profile image (or initials if no image is set)
- Artist name
- Role badge (e.g., “Artist”, “Manager”)
The Header
Every page has a header bar at the top that shows:Page Title
The name of the current page (e.g., “Dashboard”, “Launches”, “Fans”). On some pages, this also includes a subtitle.Date Range Filter (Dashboard)
On the Dashboard page, the header includes a date range selector with the following options:| Option | Label |
|---|---|
24h | Last 24 hours |
7d | 7 Days |
30d | 30 Days |
90d | 90 Days |
365d | 1 Year |
all | All Time |
Global Header Icons
On the right side of the header, you will find:- Help icon (?) — Opens a contextual help panel with tips specific to the current page. For example, on the Launches page it explains what launches are and how to use flows.
- Notifications bell — Shows a badge count if you have unread notifications. Click to see recent alerts about fan activity, campaign milestones, or system notices.
Mobile Navigation
On screens smaller than 1024px wide (tablets and phones), the sidebar collapses.Hamburger Menu
A hamburger menu button (three horizontal lines) appears in the top-left corner. Tap it to slide the sidebar open as a full-height overlay. The sidebar shows the same navigation items as desktop. Tap the X button or tap outside the sidebar to close it.Mobile-Optimized Layout
On mobile:- Cards stack vertically instead of side-by-side
- Tables become scrollable horizontally
- The dashboard grid adapts from 6 columns to 2 columns
- Launch cards show a condensed view with key stats
- The fan list shows a simplified card layout
Tip: Fanaura is fully functional on mobile. You can manage your campaigns, read fan messages, and check analytics from your phone.
Page-by-Page Overview
Dashboard (/dashboard)
Your real-time command center. Shows:
- Stat cards — total fans, new fans, presaves, engagement rate, and more (6 cards in a row on desktop, 2 per row on mobile)
- Fan analytics — charts and insights powered by the FanAnalyticsTab component
- Recent Activity — a live feed of fan actions (presaves, sign-ups, purchases, etc.)
- Active Launches — a compact widget showing your top 3 launches with progress bars
Assets (/assets)
Manage everything you create and sell. Four tabs:
- Music — your releases (singles, EPs, albums) with presave/release dates, artwork, and streaming links
- Merch — products synced from Shopify or added manually
- Tours — tour dates, venues, and RSVP tracking
- Extras — content drops, exclusive experiences, or anything else you want to offer fans
Launches (/launches)
Your campaign headquarters. Three tabs:
- Launches — standard campaigns wrapped around music, merch, or tour assets. Shows progress bars with milestone markers.
- Quick Automations — standalone trigger-based flows (keyword responders, welcome series, list builders)
- Deleted — recently deleted launches (recoverable for 30 days)
Fans (/fans)
Your unified fan database. Two main views:
- All Fans — a searchable, filterable list of every fan. Click any fan to see their full profile with activity history.
- Conversations — your inbox for SMS, email, and Instagram DM conversations with fans. Reply directly from Fanaura.
- Contact info (email, phone, location)
- Interaction history (presaves, purchases, RSVPs, messages)
- VIP points and reward tier
- Opt-in status for each channel (email, SMS, Instagram)
Messages (/blasts)
Send one-time broadcasts to your fans:
- Create a blast — choose email, SMS, or Instagram DM
- Select recipients — all fans, a specific fan list, or custom filters
- Write your message — rich text editor for email, plain text for SMS/DM
- Schedule or send immediately
- Track delivery — open rates, click rates, bounce rates, and more
FanauraAI (/ai)
A chat interface where you can ask questions about your data in plain English:
- “How many fans signed up this week?”
- “Which city has the most presaves for my upcoming release?”
- “Create a list of fans who bought merch but never presaved a song.”
- “Draft an email to fans in Nashville about my upcoming show.”
Settings (/settings)
Settings is organized into tabs:
| Tab | What It Contains |
|---|---|
| Account | Legal name, business info, billing address, profile image, artist slug, branded email, public bio, website URLs, timezone |
| Team | Invite team members, manage roles and permissions, $10/month per team seat |
| Integrations | Connect Spotify, Shopify, Instagram, Telnyx (SMS), email providers |
| Billing | Subscription plan, payment method, invoices, usage |
| Notifications | Email and push notification preferences |
| Security | Password change, two-factor authentication |
| Logs | Activity log for your account (who did what, when) |
| Rewards | Configure the VIP fan rewards system (points, tiers, perks) |
Artist Switcher
If you manage multiple artists (common for managers and labels), the artist switcher lets you jump between artist accounts without logging out.How to Switch Artists
- Click on the artist profile area at the top of the sidebar.
- A dropdown appears showing all artists connected to your account.
- Click on a different artist to switch.
- The entire dashboard reloads with that artist’s data.
Adding a New Artist
From the artist switcher dropdown, click “Add New Artist” to start the onboarding flow for an additional artist profile.Quick Actions From Anywhere
No matter where you are in Fanaura, you can always:- Click “Launches” then “New Launch” to start a new campaign
- Click “Assets” then “New Release” to add a music asset
- Click “Messages” to send a blast to your fans
- Click “FanauraAI” to ask a question about your data
- Use the notification bell to catch up on recent activity
- Use the help icon to get context-specific guidance for the current page
Keyboard Shortcuts
While Fanaura does not currently have global keyboard shortcuts, the interface responds well to standard browser navigation:- Tab to move between interactive elements
- Enter to activate buttons and links
- Escape to close modals and dropdowns
- Browser back/forward to navigate between pages (full URL-based routing)
Next Steps
Now that you know your way around, explore the features:- Inviting Your Team — Bring your collaborators into Fanaura.
- Free Trial — Understand your trial period and how to subscribe.
- Dashboard Overview — Deep-dive into your command center.