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

# Quickstart

> Get up and running with SimpliSent in minutes

## 1. Create Your Account

1. Go to [SimpliSent](https://simplisent.com) and click **Sign Up**
2. Fill out the form and click **Create Account**
3. Check your inbox for a verification email and confirm your account

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## 2. Connect Your Shopify Store

During onboarding, you'll be prompted to connect your Shopify store. Enter your store URL and grant the required permissions. Orders and products are imported automatically once connected.

See [Shopify Integration](/getting-started/shopify) for more detail.

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## 3. Set Up Order-Based Rates

<Note>
  Make sure all your Shopify products have a weight set before proceeding. Products without a weight cannot be used for rate calculations.
</Note>

1. Go to the **Shipping Setup** page from your dashboard
2. Add the box sizes you ship with
3. Drag and drop your Shopify products into parcel categories
4. Click **Calculate Rates**, then **Add Rates to Shopify**

Your checkout will now show customers accurate shipping prices. See [Setting Up Order-Based Rates](/shipping-rates/setting-up-shipping-rates) for the full walkthrough.

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## 4. Fund Your Wallet

1. Go to **Settings > Billing > Wallet** and add a credit card or bank account
2. Add funds to your wallet (label purchases are deducted from your balance)
3. Optionally, set up auto-reload so your wallet stays funded

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## 5. Create Your First Label

1. Go to the **Orders** tab and select a Shopify order (or create a manual order)
2. Click **Create Label**, choose a carrier and service, and purchase with your wallet funds
3. Download the PDF label, attach it to your package, and schedule a pickup or drop it off

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## What's Next?

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  <Card title="Order-Based Rates" icon="calculator" href="/shipping-rates/overview">
    How SimpliSent calculates and syncs rates to Shopify.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Labels" icon="tag" href="/labels-and-orders/creating-shipping-labels">
    Label creation, bulk tools, and carrier options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Orders" icon="box" href="/labels-and-orders/creating-manual-orders">
    Order management and fulfillment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Billing & Wallet" icon="wallet" href="/billing/payment-methods">
    Payment methods and auto-reload.
  </Card>
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