> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sarafa.ss/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Merchant guide

> How merchants use Sarafa from the web dashboard.

Use the merchant dashboard to manage business balances, receive payments, create paylinks, run a shop, send money, swap currencies, and manage API keys.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sarafaplatform/GUkd0WMKrgiIFhx8/images/product-guide/merchant-paylinks.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=GUkd0WMKrgiIFhx8&q=85&s=450ed2395805d5e44dc84b1755a48275" alt="Merchant paylinks" width="1200" height="760" data-path="images/product-guide/merchant-paylinks.svg" />

## Start with these guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Business setup" icon="briefcase-business" href="/merchant/web/business-setup">
    Register, sign in, complete verification, and prepare your business profile.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accounts and wallets" icon="wallet" href="/merchant/web/accounts-wallets">
    View business balances and wallet activity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get paid" icon="qr-code" href="/merchant/web/get-paid">
    Create payment links, QR codes, and checkout details.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Paylinks" icon="link" href="/merchant/web/paylinks">
    Create invoices and donation links.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shop" icon="store" href="/merchant/web/shop">
    Manage storefronts, products, orders, and point-of-sale.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API keys" icon="key-round" href="/merchant/web/api-keys">
    Manage sandbox and production API access.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Typical merchant flow

1. Register or sign in as a merchant.
2. Complete business setup and verification.
3. Add funds or receive a payment.
4. Create paylinks or set up a shop.
5. Invite team members if needed.
6. Use API keys only after testing in sandbox.