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Account Setup

Once you've received your invite link, you're ready to create your account and set up your store.

Creating Your Account​

Click on your invite link and choose how you want to sign in:

  • Google - Sign in with your Google account
  • Apple - Sign in with your Apple ID
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Choose the method you'll want to use for logging in going forward. You can't change this later without creating a new account.

After signing in, you'll be directed to the store creation page where you'll set up your storefront.

Store Profile Setup​

Required Information​

Store Name

  • Your store's display name
  • This will be part of your store URL: panels.store/store/YOUR_STORE_NAME
  • Choose something memorable and representative of your brand

Store Description

  • A brief description of your store and the comics you publish
  • This helps readers discover and understand your work
  • Appears on your store page

Avatar

  • Your store's profile image
  • Recommended size: 400x400px minimum
  • Accepts: JPG, PNG

Optional Customization​

Header Image (Strongly recommended)

  • A banner image for the top of your store page
  • Recommended size: 1280x400px
  • Accepts: JPG, PNG

Social Media Links

  • Connect your social media profiles or website
  • Helps readers follow you on other platforms

Currency Selection​

Choose the currency for your store:

  • This determines how you set prices for your comics
  • Can be changed later in your store settings if needed
  • Your stripe account link (set up later in your store profile) will be used to decide in which currency you will receive your payouts
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The currency you select doesn't affect which regions can purchase from you. Buyers will see prices converted to their local currency.

After Setup​

Once you've completed your store profile:

✅ Your store is created (but empty)

⏭️ Next: Set up Stripe to enable payouts

📚 Then: Start publishing comics

Editing Your Profile Later​

You can update your store profile anytime:

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Go to My Store
  3. Click on store settings or profile
  4. Update any information
  5. Save changes
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Keeping your profile updated with your latest work and links helps readers discover and connect with you.

Next Steps​

Once your account is set up, proceed to Stripe Onboarding to connect your payment method and start selling.