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

# Getting Started

> Create your account, start your Premium trial, and reach your first voucher fast

export const trialPlan = "Premium";

export const trialDays = "30";

## 1. Create your account

Visit [vouchergrid.com](https://vouchergrid.com) and click **Start free trial**. You can sign up with:

* **Email and password** (password must be 10+ characters with uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character)
* **Google** account
* **Apple** account

After registering, check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to confirm your address.

## 2. Start on your dashboard

Every new account starts on a **{trialDays}-day {trialPlan} trial** and **no credit card is required to begin**.

The quickest path to value is:

1. Open the **Dashboard**
2. Create your first voucher product
3. Configure voucher defaults in **Settings** → **Vouchers**
4. Add business details, branding, and Stripe only when you need them

## 3. Create your first voucher template

Before creating individual vouchers, you need a template (called a **Product** in VoucherGrid):

1. In the sidebar, click **Design Centre**
2. Click **Create Template**
3. Choose a design, set the voucher name, value, and expiry rules
4. Save your template

## 4. Complete your business setup when needed

You can add the rest of your setup progressively:

* **Settings** → **Business** for ABN, trading name, address, and contact details
* **Design Centre** for logo, colours, and voucher visuals
* **Settings** → **Plan & Billing** when you are ready to move from the Premium trial to a paid plan

## 5. Create and sell vouchers

**Manual vouchers (all plans):** Go to **Vouchers** in the sidebar, click **Create Voucher**, select your template, and fill in the details. Each voucher gets a unique 8-character code.

**Online sales (Premium and Professional):** To sell vouchers online, you first need to connect your Stripe account:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Connections**
2. Click **Connect Stripe** and complete the Stripe onboarding
3. Once connected, your storefront is live – share your purchase link with customers

Customers can pay with credit card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. They receive their voucher by email automatically.