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

# Getting Started

> Get your first Vinci Tools widget live on your Shopify store in under 10 minutes! This guide will walk you through the essential steps to start showcasing shoppable content.

## Step 1: Add Your First Content

1. **Navigate to Content Library**

* From your Vinci Tools Video Carousel dashboard, click on **“Content Library”** in the main navigation.

2. **Upload Content**
   * Click the **”+ Add New Content”** button and choose:
   * **Direct Upload**: Upload videos or photos from your computer
   * **Instagram Import**: Import content from your Instagram account
   * **Other Sources**: TikTok, YouTube, or Google Drive
3. **Add Content Details**
   * Enter a descriptive name for your content
   * Add a description (optional)
   * Click **“Save”** to upload

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## Step 2: Tag Products from your Shopify Store

Making your content shoppable is what drives sales. Here’s how to tag products:

1. **Open Product Tagging**
   * In your Content Library, click the **“Tag Products”** button on any content item.
2. **Select Products**
   * Browse or search for products from your Shopify store
   * Check the boxes next to products that appear in your content
   * You can tag multiple products per content item
3. **Save Product Tags**
   * Click **“Save Tags”** to make your content shoppable.

## Need Help?

Our support team is here to help you succeed:

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## Step 3: Create Your First Playlist

Playlists organize your content into themed collections:

1. **Go to Playlists**
   * Click **“Playlists”** in the main navigation.
2. **Choose Widget Type**
   * Select a tab at the top:
   * **Reels**: Vertical video carousels
   * **Stories**: Circular story rings
   * **Floats**: Floating mini-players
3. **Create New Playlist**
   * Click **“Create \[Widget Type] Playlist”**
   * Enter a name
   * Add a description (optional)
   * Click **“Create”**
4. **Add Content to Playlist**
   * Select content from your library
   * Drag to reorder items
   * Click **“Save”** when finished

## Step 4: Customize your Widget Style

Playlists organize your content into themed collections:

1. **Open Styling Panel**
   * In your playlist, click the “Styling” tab.
2. **Customize Appearance**
   * Adjust settings like:
   * Colors: Primary, secondary, background colors
   * Typography: Font family, sizes, weights
   * Layout: Spacing, border radius, aspect ratio
   * Player Controls: Autoplay, muted, controls visibility
3. **Preview Changes**
   * Use the live preview to see changes in:
     * Desktop view
     * Mobile view
     * Fullscreen mode
4. **Save Styling**
   * Click “Save” to apply your customizations.

## Step 5: Add Widget to Your Store

The final step is displaying your playlist on your store pages:

1. **Select Pages**
   * In your playlist, click the “Show On Pages” tab to see your store pages.
2. **Choose Pages**
   * Check the boxes next to pages where you want to display your playlist:
     * Home page (recommended for maximum visibility)
     * Product pages
     * Collection pages
     * Custom pages
3. **Add to Theme Editor**
   * For each selected page, click ”+ Add Section in theme editor”:
     * This opens Shopify’s Theme Editor
     * The Vinci Tools Video Carousel section will be pre-added at the top
     * Simply click “Save” in the Theme Editor
     * Return to Vinci Tools Video Carousel to see the “Live” status
4. **Verify Installation**
   * Click the “Live” tag or page name to visit your store and see your widget in action!

## Congratulations! **🎉**

Your first Vinci Tools widget is now live on your store. Customers can now:

* View your shoppable content
* Click on tagged products to purchase
* Engage with your brand through video and photos

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