# Getting Started

This guide covers the first steps after installing Elite Bundle Builder.

## Install the App

Install Elite Bundle Builder from Shopify and approve the requested permissions. The app needs access to create bundle products, configure storefront rendering, apply automatic discounts, and record bundle analytics.

After installation, the app opens inside your Shopify admin.

## First-Time Setup Checklist

Complete these steps in order:

1. Open **Elite Bundle Builder** from your Shopify admin apps list.
2. Click **Create bundle**.
3. Choose a bundle type.
4. Add products or collections to the bundle.
5. Save the bundle.
6. Set up theme integration (app embed for BYOB, app block for MOB).
7. Preview the bundle on your storefront.
8. Set the bundle status to **Active** when ready.

## Theme Integration Setup

Bundles need theme integration to render on the storefront. The setup depends on your bundle type.

### Build Your Own Bundle — App Embed

BYOB bundles use a Shopify app embed.

1. Open **Online Store > Themes** in Shopify.
2. Click **Customize** on your current theme.
3. Open **App embeds**.
4. Enable **Bundle Builder**.
5. Click **Save**.

You only need to enable this once per theme.

### Multi-Option Bundle — App Block

MOB bundles use a Shopify app block that must be added to a product template.

1. Open **Online Store > Themes** in Shopify.
2. Click **Customize** on your current theme.
3. Navigate to a **product template**.
4. In the left sidebar, click **Add section** or find the app block area.
5. Add the **Multi-Option Bundle** app block.
6. Click **Save**.

## Bundle Statuses

Bundles can have three statuses:

| Status   | What it means            | Best use                     |
| -------- | ------------------------ | ---------------------------- |
| Draft    | Not visible to customers | Work in progress             |
| Unlisted | Available by direct link | Testing or private campaigns |
| Active   | Available publicly       | Published bundles            |

Use **Unlisted** when testing a new bundle before promoting it.

## Your First Success Check

You are ready to move on when:

* You can see the app dashboard.
* The setup guide shows your first bundle task.
* Theme integration is set up (app embed for BYOB, app block for MOB).
* You know which products or collections you want to bundle.


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