> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sitestorepro.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Started with Site Store Pro in Minutes

> Follow these five steps to log in, configure your store, add your first product, and accept payments on your new Site Store Pro storefront.

This guide walks you through the essential steps to get your Site Store Pro store operational. By the end, you'll have a configured store name and currency, at least one product in your catalog, a live payment gateway, and a storefront you can share with customers. The whole process takes under fifteen minutes on a fresh install.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to the admin panel">
    Open your browser and navigate to `/admin`. Sign in with the default credentials:

    * **Email:** `admin@example.com`
    * **Password:** `password`

    After logging in, you'll land on the admin dashboard. The main sidebar gives you access to every section of your store — Shop, CMS, Settings, Languages, and Reports.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your store name and currency">
    Go to **Admin → Global Settings**. Update the following fields before doing anything else:

    * **Store Name** — appears in emails, the browser tab, and your storefront header
    * **Currency** — sets the currency symbol and code used throughout checkout and orders
    * **Contact Email** — used for transactional emails and support correspondence

    Save your changes before moving on.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your first product">
    Navigate to **Admin → Shop → Products** and click **New Product**. Fill in the required fields:

    1. Enter a product **name**, **price**, and **description**.
    2. Upload at least one product image in the **Gallery** tab.
    3. If your product has options (size, color, etc.), add them under the **Variants** tab.
    4. Set the product **status** to *Active* so it appears on your storefront.
    5. Click **Save Product**.

    Your product is now visible at `/shop` and accessible at `/items/{seo_link}`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure a payment gateway">
    Go to **Admin → Checkout → Processors**. Site Store Pro supports four gateways — activate the one that suits your business:

    | Gateway       | Best for                                 |
    | ------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
    | **Stripe**    | Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay             |
    | **Paddle**    | SaaS and digital goods with tax handling |
    | **PayPal**    | Buyers who prefer PayPal checkout        |
    | **Test Mode** | Development and QA — no real charges     |

    Select your preferred gateway, enter your API keys or credentials, enable the **Active** toggle, and save. Webhooks are configured automatically for Stripe and Paddle.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview your storefront">
    Open `/shop` in a new browser tab to see your live storefront. Check that your product appears in the catalog and that the product detail page loads correctly at `/items/{your-product-seo-link}`.

    Run a test purchase using **Test Mode** to confirm the full checkout flow works end to end before switching to a live payment gateway.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Change the default admin password immediately after your first login. Go to the admin user profile menu (top-right corner) and update your password to something strong and unique. Leaving the default credentials in place is a security risk on any internet-facing installation.
</Note>

## What to set up next

Once your store is running, these guides help you go deeper on the most important areas:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Global Settings" icon="sliders" href="/setup/global-settings">
    Configure taxes, shipping zones, email templates, SEO defaults, and other store-wide settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Product Catalog" icon="box-open" href="/catalog/products">
    Add variants, import products in bulk via CSV or XLSX, manage inventory, and configure product page layouts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payment Gateways" icon="credit-card" href="/orders/payment-gateways">
    Review advanced gateway configuration, webhook setup, and how to switch between live and test modes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>