# Getting Started

Overview
Sometimes with new software it's hard to know where to get started. This is a list of the basic operations to get your system up and running as quickly as possible. Please look at each section carefully, thank you.
Note: For any page in admin, click the 'Help' link at the top of the page for information about the page you are on.
1 Install to Server
Firstly, you need to install the system on a web server.
2 Enable SMTP
To get your emails working, enter your SMTP details in the settings by accessing "Settings > Email Settings" from the menu.
3 Add Products
Before you can promote your products, you need to add some products to your system and add promotional material.
4 API
To understand how referrals work, see the api. For ease of use you can grab your API code for any product via the product management screen.
5 Templates / Colours / Images
Once you are getting familiar with the system, see the 'Templates' section for help on adapting the layout into an existing website or changing colours.
You should create your own social share image and update the following to your own design. Size should be 250 x 250 pixels:
content/* theme */assets/images/social-facebook.png
6 Language & Text
See the Language & Text section for further assistance.
Further Reading
If you want to explore the system in more detail, read these docs thoroughly. Direct links to the docs are found on most admin pages via the 'Help' link at the top of the page.