Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with CostSync in minutes
Last updated: 26th August 2026
Quick Start Guide
Get CostSync configured and tracking your profits in just a few steps.
1. Add Your First Product Cost
The quickest way to start is by adding costs to your products:
- Go to Products in the CostSync dashboard
- Find a product and click Edit
- Enter the Cost per unit
- Click Save
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Tip
Start with your best-selling products to see immediate profit insights.
2. Review Your Dashboard
The dashboard shows your key metrics:
- Total Revenue - Your Shopify sales
- Total COGS - Cost of goods sold
- Gross Profit - Revenue minus COGS
- Profit Margin - Your percentage margin
3. Check Your Orders
Navigate to Orders to see:
- Calculated profit for each order
- COGS breakdown by product
- Profit margin percentage
What's Next?
Now that you're set up, explore these features:
- Products & Costs - Bulk edit product costs
- Suppliers - Organize by supplier
- Reports - Analyze profitability trends and margins