Installation and Initial Setup

Welcome to the Initial Setup section of xpressifi. On this page, you will find a step-by-step guide to install and configure our app in your Shopify store, ensuring you're ready to start issuing invoices automatically in compliance with Portuguese tax regulations.

How to Install the App on Shopify

1. Access the xpressifi page on the App Store

Installation always begins on the app’s page in the Shopify App Store. There are two ways to get there:

2. Add the app to your store

On the app page, click "Install":

Shopify app store listing

Follow the instructions to authorize the installation in your Shopify store:

Shopify admin app install page
Make sure to grant all the permissions requested by the app to ensure the proper and complete functioning of the invoicing features.

Initial Setup → Onboarding

After installation, you'll be redirected to the app's initial setup process. This step is essential to ensure the app is correctly configured for your Shopify store and your InvoiceXpress invoicing software.

Step 1: Application Language

Select the language you want to use for the app. xpressifi is available in Portuguese and English.

xpressifi onboarding first page: select app language

Step 2: Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Updates

We recommend reading our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use carefully before proceeding. You can also choose to receive updates and news about the app via email.

xpressifi onboarding second page: app privacy policy

Step 3: Store Information

Confirm your basic Shopify store details. If necessary, you can edit the information before proceeding.

xpressifi onboarding third page: basic store information

Step 4: Connect to InvoiceXpress

For the app to automatically issue invoices, you need to connect your InvoiceXpress account. Enter the account name and API key to establish the connection.

xpressifi onboarding fourth page: invoicexpress connection configuration

To obtain the API key, log into your InvoiceXpress account and follow the steps below:

  1. Log into your InvoiceXpress account.
  2. Click on the settings icon in the top right corner
    invoicexpress account configuration
  3. Click "Account Preferences"
    invoicexpress account configuration
  4. Click on "API"
invoicexpress account name and API key

Next, copy the ACCOUNT_NAME and API_KEY values into xpressifi.

Finally, you can test the connection to InvoiceXpress to ensure the parameters were entered correctly.

xpressifi onboarding fourth page: invoicexpress connection configuration
Wait for the green success message to appear. It may take 2-3 seconds to test the connection.

Step 5: Document Series

Define the document series you wish to use for the invoices issued by the app.

xpressifi onboarding fifth page: document sequences

The listed series are pulled directly from InvoiceXpress. To use a different series than those listed, it must first be created in your InvoiceXpress account.

Step 6: Subscription and Trial Period

Here's the final information regarding the next steps and relevant details about the app's trial period.

xpressifi onboarding sixth page: subscription information

Step 7: Activate Subscription

Review the details of the app's billing model.

xpressifi onboarding seventh page: subscription details

Step 8: Approve Subscription on Shopify

Shopify will present the plan information you are subscribing to.

shopify admin subscription approval page

You will need to approve the subscription to complete the installation.

Process Complete

Once the subscription is approved, the app will be ready to use. You can start issuing invoices automatically from your Shopify store.

xpressifi onboarding eighth page: app installation complete

Important Notes About Subscription

All charges for using xpressifi are billed directly by Shopify. The detailed charges for xpressifi will be listed on your Shopify invoice.

This subscription is independent of any plan you may have subscribed to on InvoiceXpress. In addition to the xpressifi subscription, you will need an active plan on InvoiceXpress for the app to issue documents.

Think Orange, the company responsible for the creation, development, and maintenance of xpressifi, is an independent entity and not affiliated with InvoiceXpress.