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

# Quick Start

> Get your first item listed and your first sale recorded in under 5 minutes.

## Before You Begin

Make sure you have a Selly account. If you don't have one yet, sign up at [sellysoftware.com](https://sellysoftware.com).

## Step 1 — Add Your First Item

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Inventory">
    Click **Inventory** in the left sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add Item">
    Hit the blue **Add Item** button in the top right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the details">
    Enter the item name, brand, and the date you acquired it. Add the cost you paid — this is used to calculate your profit.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add units">
    Select the size and enter the quantity. Add more sizes if needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save**. Your item appears in the inventory table with a status of **Unlisted**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2 — List the Item for Sale

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click the item row">
    In the inventory table, click the item you just added to open the detail panel on the right.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update the status">
    Change the status from **Unlisted** to **Listed**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your price">
    Enter the price you're asking for the item.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Your item now appears on your Storefront automatically.

## Step 3 — Record a Sale

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Dashboard">
    Click **Dashboard** in the left sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add Sale">
    Hit the **Add Sale** button in the top right.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in sale details">
    Select the item, enter the sale price, platform (StockX, GOAT, eBay, etc.), and the date of the sale.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save**. The sale is logged, the unit is marked **Sold**, and your profit is updated.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's Next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Inventory" icon="box" href="/inventory/overview">
    Learn how to manage your full catalog, track statuses, and edit items.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Expenses" icon="receipt" href="/expenses/overview">
    Log overhead costs to get accurate net profit numbers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Performance" icon="chart-line" href="/performance/overview">
    Analyze your revenue, margins, and top sellers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Storefront" icon="store" href="/storefront/overview">
    Share your live storefront link with buyers.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>