# First Time Setup

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You can be up and running with Billflow in a matter of minutes. The following is a step by step guide to get you from signup up, to taking live payments from customers.

## Step 1: Connect & Setup Stripe

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[Connect & Setup Stripe](/setup/first-time-setup/connect-and-setup-stripe.md)
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## Step 2: Invite Team Members

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[Invite Team Members](/setup/first-time-setup/invite-team-members.md)
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## Step 3: Create Your First Billing Page

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[Create Your First Billing Page](/setup/first-time-setup/create-your-first-billing-page.md)
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## Step 4: Embed The Billing Page

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[Embed The Billing Page](/setup/first-time-setup/embed-the-billing-page.md)
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## Step 5: Activate Live Payments

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[Activate Live Payments](/setup/first-time-setup/activate-live-payments.md)
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