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

# Quickstart

> The setup path, end to end — each step links to its full guide

Setting up Northbeam is five steps. Work them in order — each one links to
the full guide with the exact scripts and settings.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Confirm setup requirements">
    Check platform access, storefront requirements, and who you'll need
    from your team before you start.

    [Confirm setup requirements →](/docs/confirm-setup-requirements)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the pixel">
    Add the Northbeam pixel and event tracking to your storefront.

    [Shopify installation →](/docs/shopify-installation) ·
    [All other platforms →](/docs/non-shopify-installation)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add orders">
    Send your order data to Northbeam so conversions can be attributed.

    [Add orders →](/docs/add-orders)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add spend">
    Connect ad spend so cost metrics like ROAS and CPO can be calculated.

    [Add spend →](/docs/add-spend)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect your channels">
    Connect each ad platform and add Northbeam UTMs to your ads.

    [Integrations and UTMs →](/docs/integrations-and-utms)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify it's working

Once the steps above are done, confirm data is flowing:

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Check UTM tracking" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/docs/checking-utm-tracking">
    Confirm Northbeam UTMs are captured on your landing pages.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check platform connections" icon="plug-circle-check" href="/docs/checking-api-connections">
    Confirm each ad platform is connected and syncing.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## What to expect

Implementation isn't instant — parts of it wait on data syncs and platform
approvals. [What to expect during implementation →](/docs/what-to-expect-during-implementation)