Dashboard Overview
The GroupHunter dashboard is your command center for managing Facebook Groups, viewing leads, configuring automation, and analyzing performance. This guide will walk you through every section.
Dashboard Layout
The dashboard uses a clean, card-based layout with three main areas:
- Top Header — Logo, search, notifications, user menu
- Left Sidebar — Main navigation (always visible)
- Main Content Area — Current page content
Top Header
Logo
Click the GroupHunter logo to return to the main dashboard from anywhere.
Search
Quick search across members, groups, and settings (press Cmd/Ctrl + K).
Notifications
Bell icon shows alerts for:
- New pending members
- Automation rule triggers
- System updates
- Trial expiration reminders
User Menu
Click your profile picture to access:
- Account settings
- Billing
- Log out
Left Sidebar Navigation
The sidebar is organized into logical sections:
Overview Section
Dashboard (Home)
- Key stats and metrics
- Recent activity feed
- Setup checklist (for new users)
- Quick actions
Members Section
All Members
- Complete list of captured members
- Search and filter by Group, name, email, status
- Bulk actions (export, approve, decline)
Pending
- Members waiting for approval
- Lead scores displayed
- One-click approve/decline
- Bulk processing
Leads
- High-value members (sorted by lead score)
- Email and phone capture status
- Export to CSV
Automation Section
Rules
- Create and manage automation rules
- Auto-approve, auto-decline, flag for review
- Rule priority ordering
- Stats (times triggered)
Messages
- Welcome message templates
- Decline message templates
- Variables and personalization
- Message preview
Additional Sections
Groups
- All imported Groups
- Enable/disable Groups
- Sync status
- Per-Group settings
Integrations
- Google Sheets
- Webhooks (Zapier, Make, n8n)
- Email tools (Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- CRM integrations
Analytics
- Dashboard stats
- Approval rates
- Email capture trends
- Per-Group performance
Activity
- Complete log of all actions
- Member approvals/declines
- Rule triggers
- System events
Settings
- User profile
- Password change
- Notification preferences
- API access
Billing
- Current plan
- Payment method
- Usage stats
- Upgrade/downgrade
Main Dashboard (Home Page)
When you first log in, you see the main dashboard with:
Stats Overview
Four key metrics at the top:
| Total Members | Pending | Approved Today | Emails Captured |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,453 | 127 | 34 | 19 |
Setup Checklist (New Users)
For first-time users, a checklist guides you through:
- ✅ Install Chrome extension
- ✅ Connect Facebook
- ✅ Import Groups
- ⬜ Create first automation rule
- ⬜ Set up welcome message
- ⬜ Connect integration
Click each item to complete setup steps.
Recent Activity
Real-time feed showing:
- New member requests
- Approvals and declines
- Rule triggers
- System alerts
Example:
🟢 John Doe approved (Marketing Masters) — 2 min ago
📧 Email captured: john@email.com — 2 min ago
⚡ Rule "Auto-approve with email" triggered — 5 min ago
Quick Actions
Buttons for common tasks:
- Sync Groups — Refresh Group data from Facebook
- View Pending — Jump to pending members
- Create Rule — Set up automation
- Export Data — Download CSV
Pin the dashboard as your browser home page for easy access!
Members → Pending
The Pending page is where you'll spend most of your time.
Layout
- Top Bar: Search, Group filter, status filter, bulk actions
- Member Cards: Each pending member displayed as a card
- Sidebar (optional): Filters and lead score range
Member Card Details
Each card shows:
Top Section:
- Profile picture
- Name (links to Facebook profile)
- Lead score (0-100) with color indicator
- Group name
Middle Section:
- Membership questions and answers
- Email extracted (if found) 📧
- Phone extracted (if found) 📱
- Join date
Bottom Section:
- Approve button (green)
- Decline button (red)
- Flag for Review button (yellow)
- View Full Profile link
Bulk Actions
Select multiple members (checkboxes) to:
- Approve all selected
- Decline all selected
- Export selected to CSV
- Add to specific email list
Filtering
Filter members by:
- Group: Show only specific Group
- Lead Score: 0-100 range slider
- Has Email: Only members with email
- Has Phone: Only members with phone
- Date Added: Last 24h, 7 days, 30 days, All time
Members → Leads
The Leads view shows members sorted by lead score (highest first).
Columns:
| Name | Group | Phone | Score | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Smith | Marketing Masters | jane@... | +1234... | 95 | Approved |
| John Doe | Fitness Hub | john@... | — | 78 | Pending |
Actions:
- Click name to view profile
- Export leads to CSV
- Send to email marketing tool
- Filter by Group or score range
Automation → Rules
Manage all automation rules here.
Rule List View
Each rule shows:
- Name and description
- Action: Auto-approve, Auto-decline, Flag
- Conditions: Summary of criteria
- Times Triggered: Usage stats
- Status: Enabled/Disabled toggle
Creating a Rule
Click Create Rule to open the rule builder:
- Name — Give the rule a descriptive name
- Action — Choose auto-approve, auto-decline, or flag
- Conditions — Add criteria:
- Require email
- Require all questions answered
- Keyword include/exclude
- Min answer length
- Min Facebook age
- Min mutual friends
- Apply to Groups — Select specific Groups or "All Groups"
- Priority — Higher priority rules run first
Learn more about automation rules →
Automation → Messages
Create message templates for welcome and decline messages.
Template List
Each template shows:
- Name
- Type: Welcome or Decline
- Used by: Number of Groups using it
- Last modified
Creating a Template
Click Create Template:
- Name — Internal name for the template
- Type — Welcome or Decline
- Message — Text with variables:
[first_name]— Member's first name[name]— Full name[group_name]— Group name
- Preview — See how it looks with sample data
Example:
Hi [first_name]! 👋
Welcome to [group_name]. We're excited to have you here!
Feel free to introduce yourself and ask questions.
Groups Page
View and manage all imported Groups.
Group List
| Group | Members | Pending | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Masters | 12,453 | 27 | Active | Settings, Sync |
| Fitness Hub | 8,201 | 15 | Active | Settings, Sync |
Actions per Group:
- Settings — Configure per-Group automation and integrations
- Sync — Refresh Group data from Facebook
- Disable — Pause GroupHunter for this Group
- View Members — See all members from this Group
Integrations Page
Connect external tools and services.
Available Integrations
Google Sheets
- Connect a Sheet to auto-sync approved members
- Columns: Name, Email, Phone, Group, Join Date, Answers
Webhooks
- Trigger custom workflows when members are approved/declined
- Works with Zapier, Make (formerly Integromat), n8n
- Event types: member.approved, member.declined, member.captured
Email Marketing
- Mailchimp: Auto-add to lists
- ConvertKit: Add to sequences
- ActiveCampaign: Sync contacts
CRM
- HubSpot: Create/update contacts
- Custom API integrations
Learn more about integrations →
Analytics Page
View performance metrics and trends.
Overview Stats
- Total Members Captured: All-time count
- Approval Rate: Percentage approved vs declined
- Email Capture Rate: Percentage with email
- Average Lead Score: Across all members
Charts
Members Over Time
- Line graph showing daily member requests
- Filter by Group and date range
Approval Trends
- Approved vs declined over time
- Identify spikes or drops
Top Groups
- Bar chart of most active Groups
- By pending requests or approvals
Per-Group Breakdown
Table showing each Group's:
- Total members
- Pending count
- Approved today/this week
- Declined today/this week
- Email capture rate
Activity Log
Complete history of all actions in your account.
Activity Types
- Member Actions: Approvals, declines
- Rule Triggers: Which rules fired and for whom
- Syncs: Group and member data syncs
- Settings Changes: Rule edits, integration updates
- System Events: Login, logout, errors
Filtering Activity
- By date range
- By action type
- By Group
- By user (if multiple users on account)
Example entries:
Feb 14, 2026 2:34 PM — Approved John Doe (Marketing Masters)
Feb 14, 2026 2:34 PM — Email captured: john@email.com
Feb 14, 2026 2:34 PM — Rule "Auto-approve with email" triggered
Feb 14, 2026 2:30 PM — Synced 12 pending members from Fitness Hub
Settings Page
Manage your account preferences.
Profile
- Name and email
- Profile picture
- Password change
Notifications
- Email notifications toggle
- Which events to be notified about
Preferences
- Timezone
- Date format
- Default Group view
API Access (Advanced)
- API key generation
- Webhook URLs
- Rate limits
Billing Page
Manage subscription and payment.
Current Plan
Shows:
- Plan name (Pro or Pro AI)
- Billing cycle (Monthly or Yearly)
- Next billing date
- Amount
Usage Stats
- Members processed this month
- API calls used
- Storage used
Actions
- Upgrade to Pro AI
- Switch to yearly billing (save ~17%)
- Update payment method
- Cancel subscription
- View invoices
Mobile Responsiveness
The dashboard works on mobile devices:
- Sidebar collapses to hamburger menu
- Tables switch to card view
- Touch-friendly buttons
- Optimized for small screens
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up navigation with shortcuts:
Cmd/Ctrl + K— Open searchCmd/Ctrl + /— Toggle sidebar↑↓— Navigate membersA— Approve selected memberD— Decline selected member
Next Steps
Now that you know the dashboard: