Quick Start Guide
Get your first Mozhe store up and running in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through every step from account creation to receiving your first order.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A valid email address for account registration
- Basic information about your business (name, description)
- At least one product ready to sell (name, description, price, images)
- A bank account for receiving payments (required for card payments)
Overview
Here's what we'll accomplish:
- Create your account and organization
- Set up your first site (store)
- Add your first product
- Configure payment methods
- Set up shipping options
- Test and launch your store
Estimated time: 15-30 minutes
Step 1: Create Your Account
Sign Up
- Visit the Mozhe homepage and click Sign Up
- Choose a sign-up method:
- Email - Enter your email and create a password
- Google - Sign in with your Google account
- GitHub - Sign in with your GitHub account
Create Your Organization
After signing in for the first time:
- You'll be prompted to create an organization
- Enter your Organization Name (your business name)
- Add an optional Description
- Click Save
Tip: Use your official business name for the organization. This appears on invoices and billing documents.
Step 2: Set Up Your First Site
A site represents your online store. You can have multiple sites under one organization.
Create the Site
- In the team switcher (top of sidebar), click Add Site
- Fill in the details:
- Site Name - Your store's public name (e.g., "My Awesome Shop")
- Handle - URL identifier, auto-generated from name (e.g., )
Your site is now created and automatically selected.
Configure Basic Settings
Navigate to the Site section in the sidebar to configure:
Site > Info
- Verify your store name and handle
- Add a compelling description
Site > Brand
- Upload your logo
- Upload a favicon (browser tab icon)
Site > Languages
- Set your primary language
- Enable additional languages if needed
Step 3: Add Your First Product
Navigate to Catalog > Products in the sidebar.
Create a Product
- Click Add Product or Create Product
- Fill in the basic information:
General Information
- Name - Product title (e.g., "Premium Cotton T-Shirt")
- Description - Detailed product description
- Slug - URL-friendly identifier (auto-generated)
Pricing
- Price - Selling price
- Compare at Price - Original price (for showing discounts)
- Cost - Your cost price (for profit calculations)
Inventory
- SKU - Stock keeping unit (optional)
- Quantity - Number in stock
- Track Inventory - Enable to track stock levels
Media
- Upload product images (drag and drop or click to browse)
- First image becomes the main product image
- Add multiple images for gallery view
- Click Save to publish the product
Use AI to Generate Content
Speed up product creation with AI:
- Click the AI Generate button (sparkle icon)
- Select what to generate:
- Product description
- SEO title and meta description
- Highlights and benefits
- Review and edit the generated content
- Save your changes
Add Product Variants (Optional)
For products with options like size or color:
- In the product editor, go to the Variants section
- Add variant options (e.g., Size: S, M, L, XL)
- Configure pricing and inventory per variant
- Save the product
Step 4: Configure Payments
To accept payments, configure your payment methods.
Organization-Level Payment Setup
Navigate to Organization > Payments (visible when organization is selected).
Card Payments
To enable card payments:
- Contact Mozhe support to activate card payment processing
- Complete the onboarding process (KYC verification)
- Connect your bank account for payouts
Cash on Delivery (COD)
- Navigate to Site > Shop
- COD is typically enabled per shipping method
- Set any additional COD fees in shipping configuration
Note: Payment processing configuration is managed by administrators. Contact support if you need to change your payment setup.
Step 5: Set Up Shipping
Configure how customers receive their orders.
Create Shipping Methods
Navigate to Settings > Shipping to create shipping options.
- Click Create Shipping Method
- Configure the method:
- Name - Display name (e.g., "Standard Delivery")
- Description - Delivery timeframe and details
Assign Shipping to Your Site
Navigate to Site > Fulfillment:
Step 6: Test Your Store
Before going live, verify everything works correctly.
Preview Your Store
- Click Open Site in the sidebar actions (or from your user menu)
- Your store opens in a new tab at
{handle}.mozhe.rs
Test the Customer Journey
Walk through as a customer would:
- Browse products - Verify products display correctly
- Add to cart - Test the add to cart functionality
- Checkout process - Complete a test checkout
- Payment - Use test card details if available
- Confirmation - Verify the order confirmation page
Check the Dashboard
After placing a test order:
- Navigate to Orders in the dashboard
- Verify your test order appears
- Check the order details are correct
- Review the order status flow
Verify Notifications
Confirm emails are working:
- Order confirmation email (to customer)
- New order notification (to you)
- Shipping confirmation (when order ships)
Test on Mobile
Open your store on a mobile device to verify:
- Responsive design
- Touch-friendly navigation
- Mobile checkout experience
Step 7: Launch Your Store
Once testing is complete, your store is ready for customers.
Connect a Custom Domain (Optional)
To use your own domain instead of {handle}.mozhe.rs:
- Navigate to Site > Domains
- Click Add Domain
- Enter your domain (e.g.,
www.mystore.com) - Configure DNS records as instructed
- Wait for SSL certificate provisioning
Share Your Store
Start driving traffic:
- Share your store URL on social media
- Add your store link to your email signature
- Set up Google Business Profile
- Configure tracking pixels for advertising
Monitor Your Dashboard
Keep an eye on:
- Orders - Process incoming orders promptly
- Analytics - Track visitor behavior
- Inventory - Restock products as needed
You're Ready!
Congratulations! Your Mozhe store is now live and ready for customers.
Recommended Next Steps
Enhance Your Store
- Add more products - Build out your catalog
- Create collections - Organize products for easier browsing
- Set up categories - Create a product hierarchy
Drive Sales
- Create promotions - Offer limited-time deals
- Set up discount codes - Reward customers
- Email marketing - Engage your audience
Customize Experience
- Brand settings - Fine-tune your visual identity
- Custom pages - Add About, Contact, FAQ pages
- Site setup - Configure site navigation and settings
Grow Your Team
- Team management - Add team members
- Understand roles - Set appropriate permissions
Troubleshooting
Products not showing on store
Verify that products are:
- Set to "Active" status (not draft)
- Have at least one image uploaded
- Have inventory quantity greater than 0 (if tracking inventory)
- Assigned to the correct site
Payment not working
Check that:
- Payment gateway is properly configured
- You've completed any required onboarding/verification
- At least one payment method is enabled for your site
- Bank account is connected (for payouts)
Orders not appearing
Ensure that:
- You have the correct organization/site selected in team switcher
- The order wasn't filtered out by status or date filters
- You have permission to view orders
Shipping options not displaying
Verify that:
- Shipping methods are created in Settings > Shipping
- Methods are assigned and enabled in Site > Fulfillment
- Shipping is configured for your delivery region
Emails not being received
Try these steps:
- Check spam/junk folders
- Verify email addresses are correct
- Ensure notification settings are enabled
- Contact support if issues persist
Need Help?
If you encounter issues not covered here:
- Check the documentation - Browse the sidebar for detailed guides
- FAQ section - Common questions and answers at
/en/faq - Contact support - Reach out at
/en/contact
Welcome to Mozhe. We're excited to help you build your online business!