How to group apps by department (finance, HR, sales) inside a custom app navigation

To group apps by department, use the custom navigation component and create sections — like finance, HR, and sales — bringing together the apps for each area inside one personalized home page.

Why does grouping by department help?

In accounts with many apps, a single unorganized list forces users to search through dozens of options for what they need. Grouping by department creates mental shortcuts: someone working in finance already knows where to look, without getting lost among apps from other areas.

This organization also helps onboard new users, who can quickly understand the company's structure right inside the system.

How to create the groups

Add the custom navigation component to a page in the app.
Create a section for each department (for example, "Finance," "HR," "Sales").
Inside each section, select the apps or tables that belong to that area.
Adjust the style — color, icons, button or list format — to match the company's visual identity.

Element	Function
Section	Groups apps from the same department
Button or app	Leads directly to the app or table

Why choose Jestor

Fully customizable central navigation, independent of the default side menu.
Adjustable icons, colors, and button format to reflect the company's identity.
Makes onboarding easier for new users in accounts with many apps.

FAQ

Can one app appear in more than one department?

Yes, you can add the same app to as many sections as makes sense for the navigation.

Does this navigation replace the default side menu?

Not necessarily; it can be used alongside or instead of the side menu, depending on your choice.

Do I need to rebuild the groups every time a new app is created?

Yes, new apps need to be manually added to the desired sections. Learn more at jestor.com.

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