Getting Started
Quick start
Get your store ready to accept orders in just a few steps. This guide covers the essentials to start selling.
Before you begin
Make sure you have:
- Access to your Hanut.io admin portal
- Product information ready (photos, descriptions, prices)
- An idea of your shipping options
Step 1: Set up shipping
Before adding products, configure your shipping settings. You'll need to:
- Go to Settings > Shipping Configuration
- Create fulfillment tags (e.g., "Standard Shipping")
- Set up shipping methods (delivery or collection)
- Create pricing rules for your fulfillment tag and method combinations
Tip
Start with a single fulfillment tag and flat-rate pricing. You can add more options later as you learn what your customers prefer.
See Shipping overview for detailed instructions.
Step 2: Add products
Now you're ready to add products to your store:
- Go to Products
- Click Create Product
- Enter the product name, price, and description
- Upload at least one product image
- Click Create
Tip
Products are created as drafts by default. Remember to publish them when they're ready.
See Products overview for more on managing your catalog.
Step 3: Organize your catalog
Help customers find products by creating categories:
- Go to Products > Categories
- Click Create Category
- Name your category and save
- Add products to the category
Even a few categories help customers browse your store more easily.
Step 4: Review and launch
Before going live, check that you've:
- [ ] Added at least a few products
- [ ] Set up shipping with pricing rules
- [ ] Published your products
- [ ] Tested the checkout process
Tip
Place a test order to make sure everything works correctly before announcing your store.
You're ready to sell!
With products and shipping configured, your store can accept orders.
What's next?
Explore these features to grow your business:
- Product variants - Offer sizes, colors, and options
- Discounts - Create promotional codes
- Order management - Process customer orders
- Page builder - Create custom landing pages
Grow your business
Share your store link on social media and with your network. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to get your first customers.
Need help?
Browse the topics in the sidebar or search for specific questions. The help center covers everything from basic setup to advanced features.