# Step 1: Set up the Main Store and first Channel

## <mark style="color:$primary;">**Set up Main Store**</mark> <a href="#id-1-setup-main-store" id="id-1-setup-main-store"></a>

Choose which type of Main Store you would like to connect and click `Next`. LitCommerce offers two Main Store types:

* Your online store becomes the source of truth (Shopping cart/Files Main Store).
* LitCommerce becomes the source of truth (LitCommerce Main Store)

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If you choose `LitCommerce Main Store`, a Main Store will connect immediately.

If you choose `Shopping cart/Files Main Store`, click the `Connect` button under the desired eCommerce platform or file to proceed.

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After that, our application will display instructions on how to connect to the corresponding platform. Be sure to follow them carefully.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Marketplaces (such as Etsy, TikTok Shop, etc.) can not be connected as the Main Store in LitCommerce.**
{% endhint %}

Alternatively, you can find and install the LitCommerce app or plugin from eCommerce app stores. Once installed, you'll be redirected to the LitCommerce dashboard to proceed with further steps.

For example: The LitCommerce app [on Shopify](https://apps.shopify.com/litcommerce), on [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/litcommerce/).

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{% hint style="success" %}
**You can connect multiple individual Main Stores under one LitCommerce account. Each Main Store operates as a separate sub-account.**
{% endhint %}

Additionally, for more detailed guidance in connecting a specific Main Store, check out the following articles.

[How to connect Shopify as the Main Store](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/shopify/how-to-connect-shopify-as-the-main-store)

[How to connect WooCommerce as the Main Store](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/woocommerce/how-to-connect-woocommerce-as-the-main-store)

[How to connect BigCommerce as the Main Store](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/bigcommerce/how-to-connect-bigcommerce-as-the-main-store)

[How to connect Wix as the Main Store](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/wix/how-to-connect-wix-as-the-main-store)

[LitCommerce as the Main Store](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/litcommerce-native/litcommerce-as-the-main-store)&#x20;

[File as the Main Store: How to connect CSV](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/files/file-as-the-main-store-how-to-connect-csv)

[File as the Main Store: How to connect Google Sheets](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/files/file-as-the-main-store-how-to-connect-google-sheets)

## <mark style="color:$primary;">**Setup First Channel**</mark>

Once your Main Store is set up, connect your first Sales Channel by following a similar process.

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{% hint style="success" %}
**Shopping carts for connecting as Sales Channels only display in LitCommerce if the Main Store is Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, or Files. If no options show up, contact our** [**Support Team**](https://litcommerce.com/contact-us/) **for assistance.**

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**You can connect additional channels based on the Subscription plan limit.**
{% endhint %}

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Having trouble finding your marketplace? Simply request it [HERE](https://feedback.litcommerce.com/board/marketplace-integrations-features?cursor=1\&order=top\&limit=10).

If you have any questions, let us know via the Chat Box in the bottom-right corner of our Help Center.


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