# Quickstart

## Introduction

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This guide will help you quickly set up your OpenCart store after installation. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to get your store running in minutes.
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#### 1. Access Your Admin Panel

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Your admin URL is typically `yourdomain.com/admin` - use the credentials you created during installation.
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* Navigate to your admin URL (usually `yourdomain.com/admin`)
* Log in with the credentials created during installation

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#### 2. Basic Store Configuration

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Configure your store's basic information before adding products. This ensures customers see accurate store details.
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* Go to **System > Settings**
* Configure your store name, email, and contact information
* Set up your default currency and language

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#### 3. Add Your First Product

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Start with a simple product to understand the process. You can add more complex products with options and attributes later.
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* Go to **Catalog > Products**
* Click "Add New"
* Fill in product details, pricing, and images
* Save and publish

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#### 4. Set Up Payment Methods

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**Important**: Configure at least one payment method before testing your store. Without payment methods, customers cannot complete purchases.
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* Go to **Extensions > Payments**
* Install and configure your preferred payment gateways

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#### 5. Configure Shipping

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Set up shipping methods that match your business model. Common options include flat rate, weight-based, or free shipping.
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* Go to **Extensions > Shipping**
* Set up shipping methods for your products

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#### 6. Test Your Store

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**Congratulations!** Your store is now ready for testing. Make a test purchase to ensure everything works correctly.
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* Visit your store frontend
* Test the shopping cart and checkout process
* Verify that payments and shipping calculations work correctly
* Add product to cart
* Proceed to checkout
* Complete payment process
* Verify order confirmation
* Check admin order management
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## Next Steps

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**Ready for more?** Now that your store is set up, explore these advanced features to grow your business:
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* **Advanced product management** - Learn about product options, attributes, and variations
* **Customer management** - Set up customer groups, custom fields, and loyalty programs
* **Marketing features** - Create coupons, affiliate programs, and email campaigns
* **Reports and analytics** - Track sales performance and customer behavior
* **Extension marketplace** - Discover thousands of extensions to enhance your store

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**Pro Tip**: Visit the [Admin Interface documentation](https://docs.opencart.com/getting-started/broken-reference) to master all OpenCart features.
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