How to Create an Online Ecommerce Store with Cornerrr (Powered by PayloadCMS)

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Nishant Chandla

How to Create an Online Ecommerce Store with Cornerrr (Powered by PayloadCMS)




Let's dive in!

Step 1: Begin the Onboarding Process

start onboarding To get started, navigate to the Cornerrr onboarding page. Here, you will kick off the process of setting up your store.

Step 2: Start Onboarding

click start onboarding button Once on the onboarding page, click on the Start Onboarding button. This will initiate the setup process and guide you through the necessary steps.

Step 3: Set Up Stripe for Payments

Select Stripe Account You'll be redirected to the Stripe Install page. Here, select the Stripe account you wish to use for accepting payments. Ensure you are using live mode to install Cornerrr, as this will enable you to accept real payments from customers. Also, complete the Stripe account verification process if you haven't done so already.

Step 4: Install Stripe

Click Install button to install Cornerrr in Stripe After selecting your Stripe account and completing the necessary steps, click on the Install button. This will integrate Stripe with your Cornerrr store.

Step 5: Return to Onboarding

Once Stripe is installed, you’ll be redirected back to the onboarding page to continue setting up your store.

Step 6: Configure Your Store

Enter store details On the onboarding page, you’ll need to enter some essential details for your store:

  • Store Name: The name of your online store.
  • Currency: The currency you will use for transactions.
  • Subdomain: The subdomain where your store will be hosted (e.g., if you enter mystore then the domain will be mystore.cornerrr.com). You can add custom domains later if desired.

Step 7: Create Admin Credentials

Enter account details Next, you need to set up your admin account. Enter the following details:

  • Name: Your name.
  • Email: Your email address.
  • Password: A secure password for your admin account.

Step 8: Verify Your Email

A verification email will be sent to the email address you provided. Click the link in this email to verify your account and complete the setup process.

Step 9: Your Store is Live!

store home pagestore product page
Store Category Page

Congratulations! Your store is now live and ready for customers. It will be available at the subdomain you chose (e.g., mystore.cornerrr.com).

Step 10: Access Your Admin Panel

click-login-button You can access your store’s admin panel by going to subdomain.cornerrr.com/admin or by clicking the Login button at the end of the onboarding process.

Step 11: Add Products

Now it’s time to add products to your store. Follow this guide provided by Cornerrr to list your products, including details like descriptions, prices, and images.

How to Create Product in Admin Panel

Creating Categories and Subcategories in Admin Panel

Step 12: Customize Your Store Theme

By default, the Dawn theme is applied to your store. However, you can change and customize your store’s appearance to better match your brand. Cornerrr offers a variety of premium themes that you can browse and select from here. Follow the customization guide to apply and tweak your chosen theme.

How to Customize a theme in Admin Panel

Conclusion

Setting up an online ecommerce store with Cornerrr is straightforward and efficient. By following these steps, you can have your store up and running quickly, allowing you to focus on what matters most: growing your business. Happy selling!