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

# Set Up Your Viewstore

> Launch a professional, mobile-responsive storefront in minutes — no code required.

Your Viewstore is a shareable link where customers browse your products and place orders directly — no code required.

<Info>
  Only a **Merchant Admin** can configure store settings.
</Info>

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## Watch: Set Up Your Viewstore

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## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

* Admin access to your Bila dashboard
* A high-quality banner image and business logo ready to upload
* A store slug in mind that matches your business name (e.g. `your-business-name`)

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## Step 1: Customise Your Public Profile

Your profile is the first thing customers see. A complete, professional profile builds brand trust and increases conversion.

1. In the left sidebar, navigate to **Product Store → Store Settings**.
2. In the **Public Profile** section, upload your **banner image** and **business logo**.
3. Enter your **Store Name** and **Store Slug** — this generates your unique storefront URL:

```text theme={null}
usebila.com/store/your-slug
```

4. Click **Save Settings**.

<Warning>
  Your store slug is permanent once saved. Choose one that closely matches your business name — it cannot be changed after your first save.
</Warning>

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## Step 2: Activate Sales

Control when your business accepts orders with a single toggle.

1. Locate the **Store Status** card on the right side of the settings page.
2. Switch the **Accepting Orders** toggle to **ON**.
3. Click **Save Settings** to apply the change.

| Toggle State | What Customers Experience                     |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------- |
| **ON**       | Can browse products and complete checkout     |
| **OFF**      | Can browse products but cannot place an order |

<Tip>
  Use the **OFF** state when you need to pause orders temporarily — for example, during a stock audit or a public holiday — without taking your store offline or unpublishing your products.
</Tip>

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## Step 3: Share Your Store

Drive traffic to your storefront across all your digital channels.

| Action           | How to Use It                                                                                                                                     |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Copy link**    | Under **Share Store**, click the copy icon next to your store URL — paste it into your Instagram bio, WhatsApp Business profile, or Facebook page |
| **Live preview** | Click the orange **View Store** button to open your public catalogue in a new tab and see exactly what customers see                              |

<Info>
  Your store URL is shareable the moment your slug is saved — even before Accepting Orders is switched ON. Use this to preview and review your catalogue before going live.
</Info>

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## Viewstore Launch Checklist

Before sharing your link publicly, confirm the following:

| Check                    | What to Verify                                                                  |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Profile complete**     | Banner image, logo, and store name are all set                                  |
| **Slug confirmed**       | Your store URL matches your business name and is correct — it cannot be changed |
| **Products active**      | At least one product has **Active Status** set to ON                            |
| **Orders enabled**       | The **Accepting Orders** toggle is ON                                           |
| **Live preview checked** | You have opened **View Store** and confirmed the storefront looks correct       |

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Add a Product" icon="box" href="/how-to-add-my-product">
    List your first product and make it available for customer checkout.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Track Business Alerts" icon="bell" href="/track-business-alearts">
    Monitor order notifications and delivery confirmations in your SMS logs.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>