> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sailia-mintlify-intercom-migration-1775528819.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Get your Sailia account up and running in under 15 minutes.

This guide walks you through the essential steps to accept your first booking. You can complete the full setup in under 15 minutes.

## Prerequisites

You need an active Sailia account. If you do not have one yet, contact the Sailia team to get set up.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Stripe">
    Go to **Settings** > **Payments** and click **Connect to Stripe**. This is the only required step before you can accept payments. You are redirected to Stripe to authorize the connection — if you do not have a Stripe account, you can create one during this process.

    [Full Stripe setup guide](/payments/stripe)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first activity">
    Go to your activities dashboard and click **Create Activity**. Choose a type (course, hire, or event), set a name, schedule, price, and capacity. Publish the activity to make it visible on your booking page.

    [Learn about activity types](/activities/activities)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share your booking page">
    Your booking page is live as soon as you publish an activity. Find your URL in **Settings** > **Booking page** — it follows the format `https://bookings.sailia.com/your-business`. Share it on your website, social media, or email it directly to customers.

    [Customize your booking page](/getting-started/booking-page)
  </Step>
</Steps>

You are now ready to accept bookings. Customers can browse your activities, select sessions, and pay online through Stripe.

## What to set up next

Once you are taking bookings, consider these optional features to get more out of Sailia:

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  <Card title="Add your staff" icon="user-gear" href="/staff/management">
    Create staff profiles and assign them to activities so they appear on the schedule.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up waivers" icon="file-signature" href="/customers/waivers">
    Collect signed waivers and consent forms from customers before activities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create discount codes" icon="tag" href="/pricing/discount-codes">
    Offer promotions with fixed, percentage, or tiered discounts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enable workflows" icon="bolt" href="/integrations/workflows">
    Send automated booking confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect Xero" icon="arrows-rotate" href="/integrations/accounting-sync">
    Sync payouts to your accounting software automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Full setup checklist" icon="list-check" href="/getting-started/setup-checklist">
    Walk through every configuration option step by step.
  </Card>
</Columns>