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Merchant quickstart

This is the fastest safe route from a new Hilt account to a live template. The goal is simple:
  • launch one clear offer
  • run one tiny live payment
  • confirm the merchant trail tells the same story everywhere
You do not need to decide on API or CLI first. The dashboard is the right first launch path, and merchants can automate the same live offer later from the API or CLI on any plan.

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1. Set your workspace defaults first

Before building a template, open the dashboard settings and set the workspace details buyers will actually feel:
  • checkout brand name
  • logo image
  • hero image if you want one
  • payout wallet
  • support URL
  • default redirect URL if your flow ends outside Hilt
Doing this first keeps every new template starting from the right baseline.

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2. Build one template, not five

For the first live launch, pick one offer and make it obvious:
  • one Telegram membership flow
  • one Discord access flow
  • one gated redirect or private destination
  • one digital product or download
The best first template is specific. Buyers should understand what they get in one glance.

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3. Set the commercial terms carefully

Every template should answer these questions clearly:
  • is this one-time or renewing access
  • what does the buyer pay
  • if it renews, what is the interval
  • if access expires, is there a grace period
  • where does the buyer go after payment
The builder should also show the commercial summary:
  • buyer price
  • Hilt fee
  • estimated take-home for the merchant

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4. Run one tiny live payment

Before sending real traffic, open the hosted checkout yourself and check:
  • the branding feels right
  • the title and description make sense
  • the destination after payment is correct
  • the success state looks trustworthy
Then complete one small live payment.

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5. Verify the operating trail

After that payment, confirm the same story appears in:
  • Payments for the transaction
  • Members if the flow creates or extends access
  • Receipts for proof and verification
  • Support if you need a human-readable issue trail later
If those views all line up, your launch surface is in good shape. Publish the checkout link from the place the buyer already trusts:
  • your Telegram bot or channel
  • your Discord server
  • your landing page
  • an email, DM, or support follow-up
The strongest Hilt flows feel like a natural next step from the buyer’s existing community or funnel.

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Launch checklist

Before you send real traffic:
  • payout wallet is set
  • checkout branding is set
  • support URL is set
  • first live payment succeeded
  • success destination is correct
  • payments, members, and receipts all updated

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Where to go next