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Quick Start Guide

This guide walks you through the essential steps to get your studio set up and running in inkStar.

Step 1: Create your account

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Sign up for inkStar and create your account. You’ll be guided through the First Setup Wizard to configure your studio.

Step 2: Set up your company

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During the setup wizard, you’ll provide:

  • Your studio name and logo
  • Your industry (tattoo, piercing, PMU, barber, etc.)
  • Your studio address and currency
  • Team member invitations

Step 3: Add your employees

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Go to Company Settings → Employees and add your team members. For each employee, set up their work schedule including daily working hours.

Step 4: Configure appointment kinds

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Go to Company Settings → Appointment Kinds to set up the types of appointments your studio offers (e.g., Tattoo Session, Consultation, Piercing). Each kind can have its own color and feature toggles.

Step 5: Set up services

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Go to Company Settings → Services to create your service catalog with names, descriptions, price ranges, and durations.

Step 6: Create your first appointment

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Open the Calendar and either tap the + button or drag on the calendar to create your first appointment. Assign an employee, add customers, and set the price.

Step 7: Configure contracts (optional)

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If you need customer contracts, go to Company Settings → Contract Templates to create your first template with signature fields, consent checkboxes, and terms of service.

Step 8: Set up payments (optional)

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Go to Company Settings → Payment Methods to configure which payment methods you accept. For online payments, connect Mollie.

Next steps

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