How do I create a store in MIVA Merchant?
The following article explains how to create a store in MIVA Merchant. During the creation of the store you are required to assign the store a code and name as well as enter your contact information and configure a few settings in a simple and straightforward process..
To create a store in MIVA Merchant, please follow these steps:
- Log into the MIVA Merchant Admin section located at http://store.domainname.com/merchant2/admin.mvc. If this address does not work, you may need to use http://domainname.com/merchant2/admin.mvc. Older MIVA Merchant stores were configured with this address.
- If you are in the simple administration, click Switch to Advanced Administration.
- Expand Stores from the menu.
- Click Add Store from the menu.
- Click Identification from the top menu.
- Enter the necessary information:
- Manager: enter a username that will be the manager of the store
- Store Code: enter a code for the store
- Store Name: enter the name of the store
- Click Owner and review the information entered.
- Click Settings from the top menu.
- Enter the necessary information:
- Units of Measurement (weight): enter the unit of measurement to use for the weight of your products
- Basket Timeout (minutes): enter the number of minutes before a basket times out
- Price Group Overlap Resolution: select how to handle price group overlaps
- First Order #: enter the number that orders should begin at
- Sales Tax Calculation: select the type of sales tax your store will be using (required)
- Current Formatting: select a currency to use for your site (required)
- Require Shipping: check the box to require a shipping option to be selected when completing the checkout
- Require Tax: check the box to require sales tax to be added to orders
- Require Shipping for Free Orders: check the box to require a shipping option be selected for free orders
- Click Layout from the top menu.
- Select MIVA Merchant Merchant Look & Feel.
- Click Add.
The above steps create a basic MIVA Merchant storefront. To view your storefront you can go to http://ipaddress/merchant2/merchant.mvc.