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

# Quickstart

> Accept your first Bitcoin payment in under 10 minutes.

This guide walks you through the minimum steps to go from a new Blockonomics account to a live, working payment setup.

<Info>
  Already have an account and a wallet connected? Jump straight to [Add a store](/getting-started/add-store) or pick your [integration platform](/integrations/wordpress-woocommerce).
</Info>

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## Step 1 — Create your account

1. Go to [blockonomics.co/register](https://www.blockonomics.co/register)
2. Sign up with **email + password** or **Google OAuth**
3. If using email, verify your address with the 6-digit OTP sent to your inbox

<Tip>
  Check your spam folder if the OTP email doesn't arrive within a minute. You can request a resend from the verification screen.
</Tip>

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## Step 2 — Add a Bitcoin wallet

You need a Bitcoin wallet that can show its **xPub key** (also called Master Public Key, yPub, or zPub). This is how Blockonomics generates unique addresses for each payment without ever accessing your funds.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="I already have a wallet">
    1. Go to [Dashboard → Wallets](https://www.blockonomics.co/dashboard#/wallet)
    2. Click **+ Add a wallet** → select **BTC Wallet**
    3. Enter a name and paste your **xPub key**
    4. Paste a **sample receiving address** from the same wallet to verify they match
    5. Click **Create Wallet**

    Not sure how to find your xPub? [See the xPub guide →](/wallets/xpub-explained)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="I need a wallet">
    We recommend **Electrum** for desktop users — it's free, open-source, and makes the xPub key easy to find.

    [Electrum wallet guide →](/wallets/electrum)

    Once you have Electrum set up, come back and follow the "I already have a wallet" steps above.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Step 3 — Create a store

A "store" in Blockonomics links your wallet to a specific website or integration. Each store has its own callback URL — this is how Blockonomics tells your website when a payment is confirmed.

1. Go to [Dashboard → Stores](https://www.blockonomics.co/dashboard#/store)
2. Click **Add a Store**
3. Enter a **store name** (anything memorable)
4. Paste your **Callback URL** (you get this from your plugin settings or your own endpoint)
5. Click **Create Store**
6. Inside the store, toggle on **Bitcoin** and select your wallet from the dropdown
7. Click **Update Store**

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## Step 4 — Connect your platform

Now pick where you want to accept payments:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="WordPress / WooCommerce" icon="wordpress" href="/integrations/wordpress-woocommerce">
    Install our free plugin and connect in 2 minutes with Automatic Setup.
  </Card>

  <Card title="WHMCS" icon="server" href="/integrations/whmcs">
    Add Bitcoin as a payment gateway for your hosting clients.
  </Card>

  <Card title="PrestaShop" icon="store" href="/integrations/prestashop">
    Native BTC checkout for PrestaShop stores.
  </Card>

  <Card title="REST API" icon="code" href="/integrations/api-overview">
    Build a custom payment flow using our REST API.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Step 5 — Test your setup

Every integration includes a **Test Setup** button. Run it after connecting — it checks that your callback URL is reachable and that your wallet is linked correctly.

You should see a green checkmark next to **BTC** when everything is working.

<Check>
  You're live. Your customers can now pay with Bitcoin directly into your wallet.
</Check>

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## Next steps

* [Understand pricing and billing →](/getting-started/pricing)
* [Customise your checkout page →](/reference/checkout-customisation)
* [Troubleshoot common issues →](/troubleshooting/index)