Guides
Plain-language guides for getting paid.
Written for first-time sellers. No jargon, no hype, and honest about what we don’t know.
Setup path
Follow these in order to go from a new account to your first sale.
- 01Getting started with CheckoutFlare: your setup path from zero to first saleThe whole setup in order, with time estimates. Connect Shopify, connect payments, pass the Store Readiness Check, design your checkout, add shipping and go live.8 min
- 02How to connect your Shopify store to CheckoutFlareCreate a small private app called CheckoutFlare in your Shopify Dev Dashboard, paste two keys, and install it. Includes fixes for the most common errors.6 min
- 03How to connect payments: use your own Whop accountConnect the Whop account you already have, or a free new one, with an API key. Your sales go straight into your own Whop balance. Here is what to expect, what it costs and what Whop decides.6 min
- 04The Store Readiness Check: how to pass the first timeWhat the Store Readiness Check looks at, how the score works, why you need 70 or more to go live, and how to fix the common problems.5 min
- 05How to design your checkout: templates, logo, colours and blocksA step-by-step tour of the checkout editor. Pick a template, add your logo and colours, add trust blocks, check the preview and publish. Includes the rule about example reviews.7 min
- 06How to set up shipping rates: zones, free shipping and delivery datesAdd shipping zones and rates in CheckoutFlare. Flat price, free over an amount, price per item or by weight, plus honest delivery dates that cut down on "where is my order" disputes.5 min
- 07How to use your own checkout domain (checkout.yourstore.com)Add one CNAME record so shoppers see your own address on the checkout page. Steps for Shopify-bought domains, GoDaddy, Namecheap and Cloudflare, plus fixes for DNS problems.5 min
- 08How to set up pixels and tracking: Meta, TikTok, Google, Klaviyo and moreTell your ad platforms and email tools when someone buys. Step-by-step setup for each integration, why you should use only one source for Purchase events, and how to test.6 min
- 09Upsells and order bumps: raise what each shopper spendsHow to set up tick-box order bumps, one-click post-purchase offers (with an accept and decline funnel) and discount codes in CheckoutFlare, with simple rules to keep shoppers happy.6 min
- 10Refunds and disputes: how to refund an order and avoid chargebacksHow to refund from CheckoutFlare or Shopify, what happens with Whop, what a dispute (chargeback) is and costs, and practical habits that help dropshippers avoid them.5 min
- 11Billing and plans: what CheckoutFlare costs, and how to go livePlain numbers for the Free, Starter, Growth and Scale plans, how and when CheckoutFlare bills you each month, the fee-free first $1,000, extra stores, and how to switch your checkout on.4 min
More guides
Plain-language help on getting paid, and how the pieces fit together.
- Getting paid · 6 minHow to accept payments on Shopify when Shopify Payments isn't available in your countryShopify Payments works in only about 39 countries. Here are your real options for taking card payments from anywhere, with the honest pros and cons of each.
- Payouts · 6 minShopify Payments payouts on hold? What to do nextA calm, practical checklist for when your Shopify Payments payout is paused or reserved, why it usually happens, and how to protect your next sales.
- Setup · 7 minHow CheckoutFlare works with Shopify and Whop (setup walkthrough)What happens between a shopper clicking Check out and money landing in your Whop balance, and the exact steps to set it all up in about 20 to 30 minutes.