Getting Started
Set up the foundations of your storefront in an order that keeps customers moving toward checkout.
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Choose the guide that matches the task.
6 practical articles in Getting Started.
Launch your storefront in the right order
A practical first-run checklist for connecting payments, adding a product, configuring checkout, reviewing pages, choosing an address, and styling your storefront.
Updated Aug 21, 2026
Connect Square payments or decide to skip
Learn when to connect Square, what the dashboard uses the connection for, and how to proceed when you want to accept another payment method.
Updated Aug 21, 2026
Add your first product from a template
Use the product template flow to create a sellable item with a clear description, price, image, availability, and shop visibility.
Updated Aug 21, 2026
Configure checkout before sharing your store
Set customer expectations for pickup, delivery, shipping, contact fields, terms, payment, tips, deposits, and reminders in one checkout review.
Updated Aug 21, 2026
Finish your public pages
Use standard templates for the pages every storefront needs, and understand when a blank page requires Pro access.
Updated Aug 21, 2026
Choose your website address
Keep the free Cottage CMS address while testing or move to a memorable custom website address when the business is ready.
Updated Aug 21, 2026