1. REGISTER
First, you'll want to register on the platform, its Free and allows us to set up your defaults in the system. We will collect some basic info from you, it can be edited later but the more accurate details you provide will ensure an easier flow once you are moving around in the platform.
Head over to appliance.io and click "Get Started".
Follow the prompts and answer those quick questions.
2. MEET WITH US 
Have you had a meeting with us yet to determine how your needs integrate with our solutions?
3. Do you know how to easily connect with us?
Whether you have questions now or ideas to share and issues that need addressed later, watch this quick video on how to keep good communication with us.
4. SEND US YOUR INVENTORY LIST 
Please send your inventory file to katie@appliance.io, any format is fine! Our developer team will get it loaded into the system so you’ll have access as soon as possible. This process can take up to 12 hours, but we’ll let you know as soon as it’s ready.
Once everything’s loaded, you’ll be able to explore the platform, create quotes, and start getting familiar with how it all works.
4. Existing Customer Base 
If you already have an existing customer base that you would like to carry-over to the platform, just send those contacts over to katie@appliance.io and we will load it up for you and let you know when it's good to go!
5. WEBSITE BUILD
Ready to level the playing field and have us build you an intuitive, user-friendly and seamlessly integrated website? Our custom build will make payments effortless, connect to the delivery automation & scheduling features, link to your digital price tags and show off your products beautifully.
Please follow this Link to Send us your preferences on how you want us to design your website!
6. CONNECT TO AIO PAY 
Our payment system is comprehensive, offers seamless integration, enhanced security and real-time updates. AIO Pay is used for online payments, consumer financing and bank transfers.
We are currently supporting the following, adding more soon so please ask if you want to use something additional and we can probably make that happen.
Go to Settings and choose PAYMENT, At the top of the page simply register for AIO Pay. You will need the following:
Registered Business Name, Address, EIN and Tax ID number
Bank Account details
If you have questions and want to chat with us, follow the link below to set up a meeting!
7. PROTECTION PLANS 
We can integrate your protection plan provider easily. This way the system will automatically notify your provider when a new plan has been activated through an order. This eliminates the need for plan activation or any follow-ups. It's a HUGE time saver on your end!
We currently integrate with the following Protection Plan Providers. If you use something different, let us know and we could potentially arrange an integration.
During your onboarding call, we’ll determine which provider you’ll be using. We’ll connect you with a representative who will walk you through the process, help set up your account, and send us the necessary information directly—making things super simple for you!
WRAP UP
Once we have discussed and arranged all the points on this page, you are good to get started in learning about the system and configuring all of your settings. This is a very important step that will take a bit of time, but its a one-time thing and crucial to having the system perform exactly as you intend!