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

# Quickstart

> How to sign up, connect your e-commerce store, and start gating and auto-fixing uploads in under 10 minutes.

Welcome to Filecheck! This guide takes you step-by-step from creating your account to verifying your first successful, print-ready checkout. No deep programming knowledge is required.

## Step 1: Sign up and retrieve your keys

First, create your workspace environment where you will manage your preflight profiles and workflows.

1. Go to **[admin.filecheck.io](https://admin.filecheck.io)** and click **Sign Up** to create your free account.
2. Once registered, your account is automatically provisioned with 20 free test credits so you can start testing immediately.
3. In the left navigation sidebar of your dashboard, click **Settings** (or **Developer Settings**).
4. Copy your **Publishable key** (`pk_live_…` / `pk_test_…`) and your **Secret key** (`sk_live_…` / `sk_test_…`). Keep your secret key secure!

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## Step 2: Install the Filecheck plugin on your store

Filecheck integrates seamlessly into every major e-commerce platform. Choose the installation guide for your specific store:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="WordPress / WooCommerce" icon="wordpress" href="/tutorials/wordpress-installation">
    Install our lightweight WooCommerce plugin and configure key options in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shopify App" icon="shopify" href="/tutorials/shopify-installation">
    Connect your Shopify store using theme app blocks and metafield settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="PrestaShop Module" icon="bag-shopping" href="/tutorials/prestashop-installation">
    Upload the PrestaShop module ZIP and easily require validated uploads.
  </Card>

  <Card title="OpenCart Extension" icon="cart-shopping" href="/tutorials/opencart-installation">
    Install our OpenCart extension to gate the product page Add to Cart button.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Step 3: Set up a default workflow

A **Workflow** determines exactly how files uploaded to your store are checked and corrected. Filecheck comes pre-loaded with standard templates so you do not have to build from scratch.

1. Go to the **Workflows** tab in your Filecheck dashboard.
2. Review our gallery of pre-loaded product templates (e.g., *Business Cards*, *Large Format Posters*, or *Apparel*).
3. Click **Use Template** on a workflow matching your store's primary product, or click **New Workflow**, then save it.
4. Once your API keys are saved in your store's plugin settings, Filecheck will automatically load all your active workflows.
5. In your store's admin, edit the product you want to enable Filecheck on, and select your desired workflow from the dropdown list.

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## Step 4: Run a test order

Now let's verify that your upload gate is working correctly.

1. Go to your store frontend and open a product page where Filecheck is enabled.
2. You will see the **Filecheck Upload Element** loaded on the page. Notice that the **Add to cart** button is disabled.
3. Try uploading a test PDF or image:
   * If the file has no issues, it will pass preflight immediately and the **Add to cart** button will enable.
   * If the file has issues (like missing bleed or RGB colors), Filecheck will attempt to **auto-correct** it, show a **Soft-Proof** preview, and wait for your approval. Once approved, the button enables!
4. Complete a test purchase through your checkout.

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## Step 5: Download your print-ready files

After completing the checkout, the finished, high-quality production files are stored safely and ready for fulfillment. You can download them in two ways:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Your e-commerce dashboard" icon="store">
    Open the newly placed test order inside your platform admin panel (**WooCommerce, Shopify, PrestaShop, or OpenCart**). The optimized job is directly attached to the order. Click to download the final print-ready PDF!
  </Card>

  <Card title="The Filecheck portal" icon="receipt">
    Open the **Jobs** tab at **[admin.filecheck.io/jobs](https://admin.filecheck.io/jobs)**. Here, you will see a list of every file check run. Select your test job to view its full preflight report and download its final output.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Next steps

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  <Card title="Admin guide" icon="sliders" href="/configuration/overview">
    Learn how to customize Preflight Profiles, Upload Rules, and Workflows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom developer integration" icon="code" href="/tutorials/api-integration">
    Need a custom setup? Build a headless integration or embed the Element manually.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  Need help? Reach out at [support@filecheck.io](mailto:support@filecheck.io) or join our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/XNdtdFxNdE).
</Tip>