Find The Right Guide
Not sure where a feature lives? Start here and choose by job: setup, menus, devices, messaging, content, files, or APIs.
Workspace Setup Checklist
A launch sequence for new workspaces, branches, and teams preparing Plato for daily use.
Launch Playbooks
Step-by-step routes for launching Restaurant, POS/KDS, messaging, Bio Link, CMS, Drive, and integrations.
Team Playbooks
Role-based routes for owners, managers, front-of-house, kitchen, customer care, content teams, and developers.
Fast Tracks
Restaurant Launch
Menus, products, online ordering, tables, reservations, reports, devices, and daily operations.
POS And Kitchen
Device setup, POS sessions, kitchen display screens, printing, payments, and call center workflows.
Customer Messaging
Inbox replies, templates, campaigns, AI auto-reply, workflows, links, wallets, and messaging reports.
Public Link Pages
Bio Links, QR codes, social icons, menus, campaign links, translation, appearance, and sharing.
Content And Files
CMS tables, entries, schema fields, relations, developer tools, and reusable content.
Shared Assets
Upload, organize, preview, download, reuse, and select files from other Plato apps.
What Plato Area Owns What?
| Area | Use It For | Start Here |
|---|---|---|
| Console | Workspace settings, team access, domains, API keys, notifications, and app entry. | Console |
| Restaurant | Menus, products, orders, tables, reservations, customers, reports, settings, and devices. | Restaurant |
| POS And KDS | Service devices, kitchen screens, sessions, payments, printing, and call center workflows. | KDS/POS |
| Connect360 | Chat inbox, campaigns, templates, AI auto-reply, workflows, short links, wallets, and reports. | Connect360 |
| Bio Link | Public link pages, QR codes, social links, menus, campaigns, translations, and sharing. | Bio Link |
| CMS | Custom content tables, entries, schema fields, relations, and developer helpers. | CMS |
| Drive | Shared files, folders, previews, downloads, reusable assets, and file pickers. | Drive |
| API Reference | API keys, SDK setup, CMS APIs, Connect360 APIs, menu APIs, forms, and order feeds. | API Overview |
Recommended First Run
- Open Configuration and confirm workspace details, language, currency, and tax settings.
- Open Roles and prepare access for the team.
- Open Members to invite teammates.
- Open Member PINs if the team uses POS, KDS, or shared devices.
- Open the product your team needs first, such as Restaurant, Connect360, Bio Link, CMS, or Drive.
- Use API Keys only when an integration is ready and its permissions are clear.