# Quick Start Guide (/docs/quick-start)











To start selling, you only need to do three things: have a product in Shopify, connect it to Imprint, and upload your files.

Imprint is designed to work **out of the box**. We have sensible defaults set up so you don't need to tweak complex settings just to get started.

Here is how to go live in 4 easy steps:

import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Create your Product in Shopify

    First, you need a product to sell!

    * Go to your **Shopify Admin** → **Products**.
    * Create a new product or choose an existing one.
    * **Important:** Make sure to uncheck "This is a physical product" if you don't want to deal with shipping settings.

    <Callout type="info">
      If you already have products in your store, you can skip this step!
    </Callout>

        <img alt="Create product in Shopify" src={__img0} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ### Import the Product to Imprint

    Now, let's tell Imprint which product needs a file.

    * Open the **Imprint** app and go to the **Products** page.
    * Click the **Add your first product** button.
    * Click **Browse Products**, select the Shopify product you just created, and hit **Select**.

        <img alt="Import product to Imprint" src={__img1} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ### Upload Your Files

    Now for the digital goods! 📦

    * On the product page within Imprint, you'll see a file uploader area.
    * Simply **drag and drop** your PDF (or any other file) into the box, or click to browse.
    * Once uploaded, click **Create Product**.

        <img alt="Upload your files" src={__img2} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ### You are Good to Go! 🎉

    That's it! Your product is now live and protected.

    From now on, whenever a customer buys this product, Imprint will automatically generate a secure unique link and email it to them instantly. You don't need to lift a finger.

        <img alt="Product ready" src={__img3} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Explore Further

Now that you have the basics down, here is how to take your store to the next level:

<Cards>
  <Card title="Customize the experience" href="/docs">
    Check the complete Products Documentation to learn about download limits and expiration dates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Instant Access" href="/docs">
    Learn how to add download buttons directly to the Thank You and Order Status pages so customers don't even have to check their email.
  </Card>
</Cards>