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# Merchant Setup Flow

> Step-by-step process for registering and configuring your merchant account

Follow these steps to set up your merchant account and begin accepting orders.

## Step 1: Register and Stake

<Steps>
  <Step title="Register as merchant">
    Register as merchant for an active currency.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Stake required liquidity">
    Stake required settlement liquidity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm profile">
    Confirm your merchant profile and operational status.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: Add Payment Channels

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add payment channels">
    Add payment channels for your supported rails.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for approval">
    Wait for required approval states.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Keep channels active">
    Keep approved channels active and up to date.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Setup Flow Diagram

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
    register[Register merchant] --> stake[Stake liquidity]
    stake --> addPc[Add payment channels]
    addPc --> approvePc[Channel approval]
    approvePc --> live[Assignable merchant state]
```

<Note>
  Ensure all steps are completed before expecting order assignments. Your merchant status must show as active and channels must be approved.
</Note>