Getting Started with Axnify: Your First Store in 10 Minutes

Setting up your first store on Axnify takes less than 10 minutes — no technical skills required. This step-by-step guide walks you through every stage, from creating your account to making your first sale.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Head to admin.axnify.com/register and fill in your details. Choose a store name that represents your brand — this becomes your free subdomain (yourstore.axnify.com). You can add a custom domain later at any time.

No credit card is required. The Free plan gives you everything you need to get started: 25 products, 500MB storage, a custom domain, and full access to the theme editor.

Step 2: Configure Your Store Settings

Once logged in, navigate to Settings to configure the essentials:

Currency: Set your primary currency. Enable additional currencies for international selling
Shipping: Create shipping zones and set rates. Offer free shipping above a threshold to increase average order value
Payments: Connect Stripe to accept credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. The setup takes about 2 minutes
Tax: Enable automatic tax calculation based on customer location
Localisation: Add additional languages for your storefront

Step 3: Add Your First Products

Navigate to Products → New Product. Fill in the essentials:

Title and Description: Write compelling copy that focuses on benefits. Use the rich text editor for formatted descriptions with images
Images: Upload high-quality product photos. Axnify automatically generates thumbnails and optimised sizes
Pricing: Set your price and optional compare-at price for sale items
Variants: Add size, colour, or material options with individual pricing and inventory tracking
Inventory: Enable stock tracking to automatically prevent overselling

Repeat for each product. Use the bulk editor for faster setup when adding many similar products.

Step 4: Customise Your Theme

Open the Theme Editor to make your storefront uniquely yours. The visual editor lets you:

Drag and drop sections — hero banners, product grids, testimonials, newsletters, and more
Change colours and fonts using the Typography panel with 50+ Google Fonts
Customise the header with your logo, navigation menu, search bar, and cart icon
Design the footer with link columns, social icons, and payment badges
Preview your changes across desktop, tablet, and mobile in real time

Step 5: Organise with Categories and Collections

Structure your store so customers can find what they are looking for:

Categories: Create a hierarchical category tree (e.g. Clothing → Mens → T-Shirts)
Collections: Group products thematically (e.g. "Summer Collection", "Best Sellers", "Under 20 Pounds")

Step 6: Go Live

When you are ready, your store is already live at your axnify.com subdomain. To use your own domain:

Go to Settings → Domains
Enter your domain name
Create a CNAME record in your DNS provider
Wait 15-30 minutes for DNS propagation
Axnify automatically provisions an SSL certificate

Share your store link on social media, send it to your email list, and start selling. Welcome to Axnify.