---
title: "Getting Started"
description: "Quick start guide to softwear.prints - from login to your first order"
category: "general"
tags: ["getting-started", "login", "onboarding", "introduction"]
createdAt: "2026-03-26"
updatedAt: "2026-04-01"
canonical: "https://help.softwear-prints.com/en/articles/getting-started"
---

# Getting Started with softwear.prints

Welcome to softwear.prints! In this guide, we will show you step-by-step how to set up and optimally use your Corporate Shop. Whether you're here for the first time or just want a quick overview – here you'll find everything you need to get started.

## Logging in to the Corporate Admin

After receiving your access data, you can log in to your Corporate Admin:

1. Open your shop's admin URL (e.g., `your-company.softwear-prints.com/admin`)
2. Enter your **email address** and **password**
3. Click **Log In**

If you have access to multiple shops, you will be prompted to select the desired shop after logging in.

> **Tip:** If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it using the "Forgot password" link on the login page. You will then receive an email with a link to reset your password.

## Your Dashboard

After logging in, you will automatically land on your Dashboard. Here you can see the most important key figures of your shop at a glance:

::admin-link{path="/" label="To the Dashboard"}
::

- **Products** - How many products are currently available in your shop
- **Orders** - Total number and open orders at a glance
- **Customers** - Number of registered customers in your shop
- **Released Products** - Recently released items that are now visible in the shop
- **Revenue Graph** - Your revenue development as a diagram
- **QR Codes** - Quick access to QR codes for your shop and the registration page

More details about the Dashboard can be found under [Understanding the Dashboard](/articles/getting-started/dashboard).

## The first steps after logging in

### 1. Set up basic shop data

Make sure your shop information is correctly stored:

::admin-link{path="/settings/shop" label="Open Shop Settings"}
::

- **Shop Name** - The name of your Corporate Shop
- **Description** - A short description displayed to your customers
- **Contact Information** - Email and phone number for inquiries

Detailed information: [Setting up your Shop](/articles/corporate/setup)

### 2. Customize design

Adapt the appearance of your shop to your corporate colors:

::admin-link{path="/settings/theme" label="Open Design Settings"}
::

Choose your primary, secondary, and background colors to visually adapt your shop to your company.

Detailed information: [Design & Theme](/articles/corporate/theme)

### 3. Browse and release products

Products from the softwear.prints catalog are already available in your shop. Check the available items and release those you want to offer to your customers:

::admin-link{path="/product" label="View Products"}
::

Detailed information: [Managing Products](/articles/admin/products)

### 4. Store payment method

Store a payment method for your subscription to keep your shop active:

::admin-link{path="/settings/subscription" label="Set up Billing"}
::

Detailed information: [Subscription & Payment](/articles/corporate/subscription)

### 5. Invite customers

Share the shop URL with your customers or use the QR code on the dashboard to make registration easy.

## Navigation in the Admin Area

The Corporate Admin is structured via the left sidebar:

| Section | Function |
|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Homepage with key figures and quick access |
| **Customers** | Customer management and details |
| **Orders** | View and manage all orders |
| **Products** | Product catalog, categories, and finishing options |
| **Purchase Orders** | Manage B2B orders |
| **Marketing** | Vouchers, banners, QR codes, email, SEO |
| **Reporting** | Revenue, customer, and product reports |
| **Invoices** | Invoice overview and payment status |
| **Settings** | Design, Shop, Payment, Users, Structure |
| **Email** | Manage email templates |

## Next Steps

- [Understanding the Dashboard](/articles/getting-started/dashboard) - Learn all functions of your dashboard
- [Activating your Shop](/articles/getting-started/activation) - The activation wizard in detail
- [Browsing Products](/articles/shop/products) - How your customers find products in the shop
- [Checkout & Payment](/articles/shop/checkout) - The ordering process for end customers
- [Setting up your Corporate Shop](/articles/corporate/setup) - All settings in detail