> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://subscriptionsuite.gitbook.io/helpdoc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://subscriptionsuite.gitbook.io/helpdoc/getting-started/installation-guide.md).

# Installation Guide

Getting started with SubscriptionSuite only takes a few minutes.

When you open SubscriptionSuite for the first time, the **Get Started** setup will guide you through the initial configuration.

### Step 1: Choose How You Want to Get Started

SubscriptionSuite first asks how you want to begin.

You can choose between:

#### I'm New to Subscriptions

Choose this if you're setting up subscriptions on your store for the first time.

SubscriptionSuite will guide you through the setup so you can start selling subscriptions.

#### I'm Switching Apps

Choose this if you're moving from another subscription app.

SubscriptionSuite will take you through the migration process instead.

Once you've selected the right option, click **Start setup**.

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### Step 2: Activate SubscriptionSuite

Next, enable the SubscriptionSuite App Embed on your Shopify theme.

The App Embed allows SubscriptionSuite to show subscription options on your storefront.

#### How to Enable It

1. Click **Enable**
2. Shopify will open your Theme Editor in a new tab
3. Turn **SubscriptionSuite** ON under App Embeds
4. Click **Save**
5. Return to SubscriptionSuite

SubscriptionSuite will automatically check once the App Embed has been activated.

Click **Continue** to move to the next step.

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### Step 3: Turn On Your Customer Portal

The Customer Portal lets subscribers manage their subscriptions without contacting your support team.

Customers can perform actions such as:

• Pause subscriptions\
• Skip deliveries\
• Swap products\
• Reschedule deliveries

#### How to Enable It

1. Click **Enable**
2. Shopify's Checkout and Customer Accounts Editor will open
3. Add or enable the **SubscriptionSuite Subscriptions** block
4. Click **Save**
5. Return to SubscriptionSuite

SubscriptionSuite will automatically check once the Customer Portal block has been enabled.

Click **Continue** to finish the setup.

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### You're Ready to Continue

Once SubscriptionSuite and the Customer Portal are enabled, your store is ready for subscription setup.

Next, create your first **Selling Plan** and decide how customers will subscribe to your products.

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### Need Help?

If you have any trouble during setup, click **Chat with support** inside SubscriptionSuite.

You can also use **Book a call** if you'd like help setting everything up.