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title: Getting Started
slug: getting-started
description: Learn all about the comprehensive onboarding process for SparkLayer, the ultimate web-based solution for efficient B2B integration management. This document covers everything from connecting your eCommerce website to SparkLayer, installing frontend widget
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createdAt: 2023-06-12T07:22:55.000Z
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## Introduction

When you sign up for a SparkLayer account, you'll get access to the SparkLayer [Dashboard](docId\:nzsx6U_DAWtzVzSehf4oR). This is a web browser-based tool that lets you keep track of all elements of your SparkLayer integration: from managing your B2B price lists, to setting rules for your B2B customers. 



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## What to expect

Our customers typically get up and running in a matter of days and the process works as follows: 

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Our team is available to help support you during the process, from helping set up the special [Frontend Interfaces](docId\:ccZ1vnH0O6D_722w35Xpa), walking you through how to set up [Pricing](docId\:s8XcbZGxQpgdeIGWtXseT) and [Customers](docId:5_lWMNohhjBJJppg9E6Vh), as well as recommending the best ways to go live with our [Launching SparkLayer](docId\:YUfghEGoxe_h7uJfcshna). 



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## Onboarding Process

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**Book a SparkLayer Onboarding Call**
Our expert team is here to help you go live. If you need assistance along the way please [book your free call here](https://connect.sparklayer.io/onboarding-meeting).
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Once you sign in, you'll be welcomed by our Onboarding Process that guides you through all the necessary steps to get up and running.

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This process is designed to ensure that all systems are correctly set up and configured before you're ready to start inviting your B2B customers and taking orders on your website.

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**🔗 Connecting your website**
You'll need to connect your eCommerce website to SparkLayer which then begins the onboarding process. 

➡️ [View in dashboard](https://app.sparklayer.io/integrations/platform) or [learn more](docId\:gznStzTqCRffLFZSTAw0N)
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**🛠️ Frontend widgets**
You'll need to install special code snippets ("widgets") into your website's storefront in order to show the special SparkLayer B2B interfaces. We can also do this for you if you like!

➡️ [View in dashboard](https://app.sparklayer.io/integrations/widgets/core) or [learn more](docId\:ccZ1vnH0O6D_722w35Xpa)
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**📓 Price lists**
You'll then set up the B2B price lists that you want your customers to see when they login. These can be automated or you can manually upload specific pricing (via a CSV)

➡️ [View in dashboard](https://app.sparklayer.io/pricing/lists) or [learn more](docId\:s8XcbZGxQpgdeIGWtXseT)
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**👪 Customer groups**
You'll then set the ordering rules for your customers such as minimum order values, available payment methods and price lists they are assigned to.

➡️ [View in dashboard](https://app.sparklayer.io/customers/groups) or [learn more](docId:5_lWMNohhjBJJppg9E6Vh)
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**✅ Test & launch**
You'll then need to run through some final checks (such as placing a test order). Once you're happy, you can then launch SparkLayer and start taking orders! 

➡️ [View in dashboard ](https://app.sparklayer.io/configuration/onboarding)or [learn more](docId\:YUfghEGoxe_h7uJfcshna)
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<font color="#3b9f0f">**Optional**</font>**&#x20;- API Integration**
Your systems (e.g. ERP, CRM, or iPaaS) can integrate directly with the SparkLayer API to send through key B2B data (e.g. price lists and pack sizes). You'll need to generate an API key first, allowing you to begin the process.
*Only applicable to Professional and Enterprise plans*

➡️ [View in dashboard](https://app.sparklayer.io/configuration/api) or [learn more](docId\:LhKqO8T7-A0HaRgVYFgtT)
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## Next steps

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[Shopify](docId:7TmhkOEHbgEGGFdd6EMr1)

If you're using Shopify, read our step-by-step guide
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[Support](docId\:NNUw1G9z7eaJ4M78vk7t9)

Need help along the way? We're here to assist!
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[Try our Demo](docId:87ILO_vHmG3XUXKecOLXv)

Want to see SparkLayer in action?  Try our demo stores
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