> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.channable.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.channable.com/get-started/getting-started/quickstart-guide.md).
# Quickstart guide
Channable is a Multichannel eCommerce Platform that helps you to:
* List, advertise and optimize your products at scale across channels such as Google, Amazon and bol.
* Create and manage product advertisements, set up connections with marketplaces, and create PPC campaigns.
* Find out how your listings are performing with useful insights and analytics and use this data to adapt your strategy to increase sales.
There are lots of powerful things you can do with Channable, but we recommend that you start with this guide to help you with the basic setup.
### Create a project
Once you've [created a Channable account](/get-started/getting-started/create-a-channable-account.md), you’re ready to create your first project. Log in to [Channable](https://app.channable.com/).
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### Add your first project
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Click + **Add project**.\
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Click + **Create Project**.
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Enter a name, and click **Save**. Channable opens **Getting started**, your onboarding hub.
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A project is the specific setup for all the information regarding your webshop: your product data and how it is shared with different channels. You can set up multiple projects if you have multiple webshops or if you sell your products in different language markets.
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### Onboarding hub
After adding your first project, Channable shows an onboarding checklist in the platform to help you get started. Items are checked off automatically as you complete the steps.
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Every time you complete a step, return to the **Getting started** page to view next steps.
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Follow the onboarding steps below to complete your setup.
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## Onboarding steps
### Import your product data
To add your product data into Channable, click **Add import**, which navigates you to the **Setup** section. Channable offers many options for [importing your product data](/import-data/readme.md) such as via an eCommerce platform (e.g. Magento, Shopify) or via a data source (e.g., XML or Google Sheets).
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Your import must meet specific [requirements](/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-data-file/requirements-for-import-files.md).
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### View your imported items
In the final **Overview** step after running your import, you'll find all your imported items at **\[your import name] - Imported data.**
After closing the setup steps, you can also to go to **Items** in the sidebar to view your imported items.
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Review your product data to ensure it imported successfully. If your data is split between multiple sources or you want to add missing information, you can [combine multiple imports](/import-data/import-how-to/combine-multiple-imports.md) to enrich your product data.
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### Set up your first channel
After reviewing your product data, set up the channel you will use to advertise your products.
Go to **Channels**. Choose the platform you'd like to set up a channel for and select it to get started.
### Feeds
To set up a feed, follow these steps:
* [Assign categories](/list-advertise/list-on-channels/set-up-a-feed/set-up-a-feed-categories-step.md)
* [Create rules](/list-advertise/list-on-channels/set-up-a-feed/set-up-a-feed-rules.md)
* [Map data to attributes](/list-advertise/list-on-channels/set-up-a-feed/set-up-a-feed-mapping-step.md)
* [Check your setup quality](/list-advertise/list-on-channels/set-up-a-feed/set-up-a-feed-quality-step.md)
* [Preview & export](/list-advertise/list-on-channels/set-up-a-feed/set-up-a-feed-preview-and-export-step.md)
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### Marketplaces
To set up a marketplace channel (API), follow a similar series of steps:
* [Assign categories](/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/get-started-with-marketplaces/marketplaces-categorization-step.md)
* [Create rules](/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/get-started-with-marketplaces/marketplaces-rules-step.md)
* [Map data to attributes](/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/get-started-with-marketplaces/marketplaces-build-step.md) (Category-specific and/or Shared)
* [Check your setup quality](/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/get-started-with-marketplaces/marketplaces-quality-step.md)
* [Preview your listings](/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/get-started-with-marketplaces/marketplaces-preview-step.md)
* [Review results and check feedback](/list-advertise/sell-on-marketplaces/get-started-with-marketplaces/marketplaces-result-step.md)
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### Select a plan
Channable has flexible pricing plans and add-ons. Click **Select a plan** to [compare the plans](/account-billing/manage-your-subscription/channables-pricing-plans.md) and choose one that best fits your business needs.
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You can set up using your [trial account](/get-started/channable-free-trial.md), but you'll need to confirm your subscription to send live product data and activate your channels. See [pricing](/account-billing/manage-your-subscription/channables-pricing-plans.md) and [subscription & invoicing](/account-billing/manage-your-subscription/channables-pricing-plans.md) for details.
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### Activate your channel
To finish your setup, activate the channel you configured and click **Activate channel**. This activates the project you're working in and your chosen channel.
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To activate your channel, go to **Channels** and click **Activate channel**. To send your channel to the platform, click **Run now**.
* **If you set up a feed**, check that you have a [feed file URL](/list-advertise/list-on-channels/set-up-a-feed/set-up-a-feed-preview-and-export-step.md) in the **Preview** step. Copy the URL and paste it into the settings of your chosen marketplace.
* **If you set up an API**, review the **Results** step to see your listing status. You may not have feedback immediately, so it's best to check in later.
### All done!
Your products should now be listed on your chosen channel or marketplace.
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