Requirements
UltraCart works seamlessly on all modern web browsers and operating systems. Whether you're using Windows, macOS, or Linux, you can manage your store with ease. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, but UltraCart is fully compatible with all major browsers.
Starting the Signup Process
The signup process is very easy to initiate. The first step is to point a web browser to http://www.ultracart.com and click on either "Get Started" button (shown below).
Sign Up With UltraCart - Step 1
When you click on the 30 Day Free Trial button, a Setup Wizard window will appear. This screen collects the basic information to configure your first user account. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email Address and Store Name (not your URL. You can add that later).
Click the "Next Step" button when you've completed all four fields.
Sign Up With UltraCart - Step 2
In step 2 you will be asked to provide a Merchant ID (MID), User Name and Password for the account. All 3 of these will be required every time you log in to your account.
The Merchant ID is also used when calling or emailing support. The MID is limited to 5 characters and will become the 1st part of the order ID for any order placed within your account.
The second part of step 2 is to provide your User Name.
And 3rd is the Password which must be at least eight characters, contain at least one letter and contain one number.
You will also be required to read the terms and conditions of service. You must have a check mark in the box which signifies you have read and agree to those terms or you will NOT be allowed to continue with your Sign UP.
Click the "Next Step" button when you've finished.
Welcome to UltraCart!
Once, you’re sign-up is completed, you’ll be redirected to the UltraCart backend (secure.ultracart.com). UltraCart will continue to setup your account, establish a default storefront with sample items and perform various other actions to establish your new UltraCart account.
Once this is completed you will be shown a Welcome screen. From there you can take a tour showing you some basics; Navigation tips, Screen Help, and Search to name a few. If you skip the tour you can always view it later by clicking the "ONSCREEN TOUR" button at the top of your Home screen.
A confirmation email will also be sent to you (Owner account). We recommend that you print out the Welcome page, add your user name, login and password and hide it in a secure location.
After the Tour, or if you Skip the tour, you will be taken to your Home (Dashboard) Screen.
Your Dashboard screen will default to the Getting Started Widget that will go through a series of questions to help you get started.