Getting Started: Setting Up Your CloudRetail Store

Welcome to CloudRetail! Getting your store up and running takes just a few steps. This article walks you through the initial setup process. 

STEP 1 — CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT Visit app.cloudretail.com and click "Start Free Trial." Enter your email address, create a password, and confirm your email via the verification link we send you. Your 14-day free trial begins immediately — no credit card required. 

STEP 2 — NAME YOUR STORE During onboarding, you'll be prompted to enter your store name. This becomes your default CloudRetail subdomain (e.g., yourstore.cloudretail.com). You can connect a custom domain at any time after setup. 

STEP 3 — CHOOSE A THEME Navigate to Online Store > Themes in your dashboard. Browse our free and premium theme library, preview options, and click "Add Theme" to apply one to your store. Themes can be customised using our drag-and-drop editor — no coding required. 

STEP 4 — ADD YOUR FIRST PRODUCT Go to Products > Add Product. Enter a product title, description, price, and upload at least one image. Set your inventory quantity and click "Save." 

STEP 5 — CONFIGURE PAYMENTS Before going live, visit Settings > Payments to connect a payment provider. CloudRetail supports CloudPay (our native processor), Stripe, PayPal, and several regional gateways. Once these steps are complete, click "Launch Store" from your dashboard overview to make your storefront publicly visible.