# Get started with WMS
Canonical: https://support.starshipit.com/categories/starshipit-wms/getting-started
Markdown: https://support.starshipit.com/categories/starshipit-wms/getting-started.md
Updated: 2026-07-20

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.starshipit.com/llms.txt).

> Understand what Starshipit WMS does, choose your operating model, and prepare for a successful go-live.

## Articles
- [Set up Starshipit WMS](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000002-set-up-starshipit-wms): Step-by-step guide to enabling Starshipit WMS, signing in for the first time, and completing initial warehouse setup.
- [Understand Starshipit WMS](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000001-understand-starshipit-wms): Learn what Starshipit WMS is, how it differs from a basic inventory system, and how it connects to Starshipit, commerce platforms, and warehouse tools.
- [Prepare your warehouse for WMS go-live](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000043-prepare-your-warehouse-for-wms-go-live): Use this checklist to prepare locations, products, people, devices, and a safe first day of warehouse operations.
- [Choose your WMS operating model](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000042-choose-your-wms-operating-model): Decide how Starshipit WMS will work with Starshipit, your sales channels, warehouse locations, and clients.
- [Understand WMS terms and key concepts](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000003-understand-wms-terms-and-key-concepts): A reference guide to stock statuses, location types, job types, tracking types, allocation strategies, and other key WMS terms.
- [Migrate starting stock and cut over to Starshipit WMS](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000049-migrate-starting-stock-and-cut-over-to-starshipit-wms): Prepare, import, validate, and reconcile starting stock when moving warehouse operations to Starshipit WMS.