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Beginner8 min readUpdated Mar 18, 2026

How to complete setup wizard on WooCommerce

Quick Answer

The WooCommerce setup wizard guides you through essential store configuration including store details, payment methods, shipping options, and tax settings. Complete each step by filling out the required information and clicking 'Continue' to proceed through the wizard.

Prerequisites

  1. WordPress website with admin access
  2. WooCommerce plugin installed
  3. Basic store information ready
  4. Payment and shipping preferences decided
1

Access the WooCommerce Setup Wizard

Navigate to your WordPress admin dashboard and go to WooCommerce > Home. If this is your first time setting up WooCommerce, the setup wizard should appear automatically. Alternatively, click on Setup Wizard in the WooCommerce menu or go to WooCommerce > Status > Tools and click Setup Wizard.
Tip
The setup wizard typically launches automatically after installing WooCommerce for the first time.
2

Configure Store Details

On the first step, enter your store's basic information:
  • Store Address: Enter your business address
  • Country/Region: Select your country from the dropdown
  • City: Enter your city name
  • Postcode: Enter your postal code
Select your Currency and choose whether to sell physical products, digital products, or both. Click Continue to proceed.
Tip
Your store address affects tax calculations and shipping options, so ensure accuracy.
3

Select Business Type and Industry

Choose your business type from the available options:
  • I'm just starting my business
  • I'm already selling
  • I'm setting up a store for a client
Select your Industry from the dropdown menu that best describes your business. Enter the approximate number of products you plan to sell. Click Continue when done.
Tip
Selecting the correct industry helps WooCommerce suggest relevant features and extensions.
4

Configure Product Types and Business Details

Specify what you'll be selling:
  • Check Physical products if selling tangible items
  • Check Digital products for downloadable items
  • Check Bookings if offering appointments or reservations
  • Check Memberships for subscription-based content
Enter additional business details like Currently selling elsewhere and click Continue.
Tip
You can always add or remove product types later through WooCommerce settings.
5

Set Up Payment Methods

Choose your payment options:
  • WooCommerce Payments: Built-in payment processing (if available in your country)
  • PayPal: Enter your PayPal email address
  • Stripe: Connect your Stripe account
  • Cash on delivery: For local deliveries
Click Continue after selecting and configuring your preferred payment methods. You can add more payment gateways later.
Tip
Consider offering multiple payment options to accommodate different customer preferences.
6

Configure Shipping Options

Set up your shipping preferences:
  • Shipping zones: Define where you ship (domestic, international)
  • Shipping rates: Set flat rate, free shipping thresholds, or calculated rates
  • Physical products weight and dimensions: Enable if needed for shipping calculations
For Shipping partner recommendations, review suggested services like WooCommerce Shipping or third-party integrations. Click Continue.
Tip
Start with simple flat-rate shipping and refine your shipping setup after going live.
7

Complete Additional Setup Options

Review and configure final options:
  • Jetpack: Choose whether to install Jetpack for additional features
  • WooCommerce Services: Opt-in for automated taxes and shipping labels
  • Mailchimp: Connect email marketing if desired
  • Facebook: Set up Facebook integration
These are optional and can be configured later. Click Continue to proceed to the final step.
Tip
You can skip optional integrations and add them later from the WooCommerce extensions page.
8

Finish Setup and Activate Store

On the final screen, review your setup summary. Click Create your first product to add products immediately, or click Skip this step to complete the wizard. WooCommerce will redirect you to the main dashboard where you can access WooCommerce > Products to start adding products or WooCommerce > Settings to fine-tune your configuration.
Tip
Consider adding at least one test product to familiarize yourself with the product creation process.

Troubleshooting

Setup wizard doesn't appear automatically
Go to WooCommerce > Status > Tools and click Setup Wizard to launch it manually. You can also try deactivating and reactivating the WooCommerce plugin.
Payment method configuration fails
Ensure you have the correct API keys for services like Stripe or PayPal. Check that your hosting provider allows external connections and that SSL is properly configured on your site.
Country or currency not showing correctly
Clear your browser cache and check your WordPress timezone settings under Settings > General. Ensure your hosting server's location isn't conflicting with your store settings.
Setup wizard gets stuck or times out
Check your hosting provider's PHP memory limit and execution time. Increase PHP memory to at least 256MB and contact your host if timeout issues persist. Try completing the setup in smaller steps by refreshing and continuing.

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