# Set up Flex Account and Configure WooCommerce Store

Follow the steps below to set up your Flex account and configure your WooCommerce store.

## 1. Create an account with Flex
Navigate to the [registration page](https://accounts.withflex.com/sign-up) to create an account. If you already have an account, you can [log in](https://dashboard.withflex.com/) to [Flex Dashboard](https://dashboard.withflex.com/)

## 2. Add payout information
Click the prompt at the top of the screen to add your payout information.

If you do not have a Stripe account, you can [create one](https://dashboard.stripe.com/register).

## 3. Install the Flex plugin
Within your WooCommerce store, navigate to Plugins → Add Plugin which is located at `/wp-admin/plugin-install.php`, then search for **Flex HSA/FSA Payments**.  
Click “Install Now”, then “Activate”.

Installing from the WordPress.org plugin directory means your store receives plugin updates automatically. We ship fixes regularly, so we strongly recommend this route over a manual upload.

### Installing manually instead
If your store cannot reach the WordPress.org plugin directory, you can upload the plugin by hand. Note that **manually uploaded plugins do not auto-update**, so you will need to repeat these steps for every release.  
Download the `pay-with-flex.X.X.X.zip` file from the [latest release](https://github.com/JoinFlexHealth/woocommerce/releases/latest).  
On the Add Plugin screen, click “Upload Plugin”.  
Attach the zip file you downloaded, then click “Install Now” and follow the steps to install and activate the plugin.

## 4. Navigate to payments in WooCommerce
Within your WooCommerce store, navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments which is located at `/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wc-settings&tab=checkout`.

## 5. Manage Flex settings
Click “Manage” on the Flex payment gateway which will bring you to `/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wc-settings&tab=checkout&section=flex`

## 6. Navigate to API keys
Click the “Flex Dashboard” link which will bring you to the [API Keys](https://dashboard.withflex.com/apikeys) page.

## 7. Create a new API key
Create a new API Key by clicking “New API Key” you may name it whatever you would like.

## 8. Copy token
Copy the created API Key Token and return to the Flex Settings in WooCommerce.

## 9. Enable Flex
Select “Enable Flex” and add the API Key in the box provided. Click “Save changes.”

You have successfully installed and enabled the Flex for WooCommerce plugin! [Products & Prices](https://docs.withflex.com/developer-guides/products-and-prices/how-products-and-prices-work) will begin syncing in the background. You may check the sync status by navigating to WooCommerce → Status → Scheduled Actions → Pending which is located at `/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wc-status&tab=action-scheduler&status=pending`