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How to navigate Bonsai and customize the sidebar

Find everything you need in one place.

Bonsai provides centralized access to all core workflows from a single interface. The sidebar, top navigation, and settings menus are structured to help you move efficiently between features, manage your workspace, and customize your environment.

Access core features

All primary features are located in the left-hand sidebar.

At the top of the sidebar, you’ll find quick access to:

  • Home

  • Notifications

  • Clients

  • Contacts

  • Workspace switcher

Select More to expand and view additional core features.

Sidebar customization​

For faster navigation, you can customize the sidebar:

  • Pin frequently used tools

  • Drag and drop items

  • Reorder features to match your workflow

This allows you to structure the interface around how your team works.

Use reports, automations, and support tools

At the bottom of the sidebar, you’ll find:

  • Reports

  • Automations

  • Direct access to Support

Find items quickly with search

Use the search bar to instantly locate specific items, including projects, clients, tasks, and documents.

Search allows you to navigate directly to what you need without switching between sections.

Manage company and Subscription settings

Company-level controls are available from the top-left corner of your workspace.

From this menu, you can:

  • Update company information

  • Switch between companies (if you manage multiple)

  • Manage your subscription

  • Invite team members

Customize personal settings and appearance

Personal settings are located in the top-right corner of your workspace. From this menu, you can:

  • Update your profile settings

  • Adjust display mode

  • Change sidebar color preferences

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