# Getting Started
Canonical: https://support.starshipit.com/categories/starshipit-wms/getting-started
Markdown: https://support.starshipit.com/categories/starshipit-wms/getting-started.md
Updated: 2026-05-07

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

> Understand what Starshipit WMS is, how to enable it, and how it fits alongside your existing Starshipit setup.

## Articles
- [What is Starshipit WMS?](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000001-what-is-starshipit-wms): Learn what Starshipit WMS is, how it differs from a basic inventory system, and how it connects to your existing Starshipit account.
- [How to set up Starshipit WMS](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000002-how-to-set-up-starshipit-wms): Step-by-step guide to enabling Starshipit WMS, signing in for the first time, and completing initial warehouse setup.
- [WMS key concepts and glossary](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000003-wms-key-concepts-and-glossary): A reference guide to stock statuses, location types, job types, tracking types, allocation strategies, and other key WMS terms.
- [Running WMS alongside Starshipit (hybrid & headless)](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000004-running-wms-alongside-starshipit-hybrid-headless): Run WMS alongside your existing Starshipit workflows with hybrid outbound models or headless mode for inventory tracking while keeping current processes.
- [WMS for 3PLs: suggested setup guide](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/14700000000032-wms-for-3pls-suggested-setup-guide): Decide between a single shared WMS instance and separate instances per client, understand how to segregate inventory with zones, and configure Starshipit WMS to run a third-party logistics operation.