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# Getting started with the GMate app
## Get started with GMate
GMate brings store operations into one app.
Use it to onboard fast, track products, review reports, and plan purchases.
### What you can do
* Sign in securely with OTP
* Set up and manage stores
* Add products manually or from bills
* Monitor reports and consumption trends
* Generate and share shopping lists
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Start with your store setup.
Products, reports, and shopping lists depend on an active store.
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### Core workflow
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### Sign in
Enter your mobile number and select **Get OTP**.
Existing users sign in in the same flow.
New users create an account automatically.
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### Verify with OTP
Enter the OTP to complete access.
Use a mobile number that can receive messages immediately.
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### Review the dashboard
The **Dashboard** gives you a quick view of products.
Use search and filters to find items faster.
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### Create your first store
Open **Stores** to review existing stores or add a new one.
Select **Add store** and enter:
* Store name
* Phone number
* Address
Select **Save** to finish setup.
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### Open store details
Open the store to review or update its information.
Use this screen to access store-specific products.
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### Add products manually
Open **Products** and select **Add product**.
Choose **Manual upload** to enter product details directly.
Typical fields include:
* Product name
* Price
* Stock quantity
Select **Save** to add the product.
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### Add products from bills
Choose **Bill upload** to import products from invoice files.
Review the status after upload.
Each file moves through approval, import, or failure states.
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### Track reports
Open **Reports and analysis** to monitor product movement and consumption.
Use these insights to improve stocking decisions.
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### Generate shopping lists
Open **Shopping list** to generate a purchase plan for a selected number of days.
Review suggestions, adjust the range, and share the list on WhatsApp.
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### Quick help
I cannot access my account
Check the mobile number first.
Make sure your device can receive OTP messages.
Request a new OTP if the first one expires or does not arrive.
I cannot add a store
Make sure you are signed in.
Complete all required fields before saving.
I cannot add a product
Create the store first.
Check that price and quantity values are valid.
### Next steps
Once setup is complete, run daily operations from the main screens.
Review reports often and use shopping lists to plan the next purchase cycle.
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