Getting Started

Welcome to Livestork

Your step-by-step guide to getting your farm management platform up and running. Most organisations are fully operational within 30 days.

Your first 30 minutes

Start here. These steps take under 30 minutes and give you a working foundation to build on.

01
Log in and secure your account

Use the credentials from your welcome email. Set a strong permanent password on first login.

02
Explore the dashboard

Spend 5 minutes clicking through the left sidebar. Get familiar with the module layout before adding data.

03
Update your organisation profile

Add your farm name, logo, and address. This appears on all reports and documents.

04
Invite your first team member

Add at least one other Admin-role user as a backup. Then invite your managers and accountants.

30-Day Setup Checklist

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  • Log in and set your permanent password

    Follow the prompt on first login to set a secure password.

  • Update your organisation profile

    Administration > Settings: add your name, address, and logo.

  • Invite your core team members

    Administration > Users: invite managers, accountants, and operators.

  • Configure your chart of accounts

    Finance > General Ledger > Chart of Accounts.

  • Add your livestock types and housing units

    Administration > Farm Setup.

See full 30-day checklist ↓

Recommended learning path

Read these guides in order to build your understanding from the ground up. Total time: under 30 minutes.

Getting Started with Livestork

A curated path from first login to running your first financial report.

  1. 1
    Introduction to LivestorkBeginner5 min

    Understand what Livestork is, who it is for, and the core concepts.

  2. 2
    First Login & NavigationBeginner2 min

    Set your password and learn how to navigate the interface.

  3. 3
    Dashboard OverviewBeginner4 min

    Understand your main dashboard: KPIs, alerts, and activity feed.

  4. 4
    Batch ManagementBeginner8 min

    Create your first batch, record daily updates, and understand FCR.

  5. 5
    Financial ReportsIntermediate4 min

    Run your first P&L, AR aging, and cash flow reports.

  6. 6
    Users & RolesBeginner5 min

    Invite your team and set the right permission levels.

Suggested implementation order

A 4-week rollout plan that sequences setup tasks to avoid dependency issues and get your team productive quickly.

Week 1

Foundation

  • Organisation settings and branding
  • Invite admin and manager users
  • Configure chart of accounts
  • Add livestock types and farm sites

Week 2

Supply Chain

  • Import supplier and customer lists
  • Set up inventory catalogue
  • Configure reorder levels
  • Record opening stock balances

Week 3

Operations

  • Invite operator-level users
  • Create active batches for current flocks
  • Record opening batch data (day, count, weight)
  • Begin daily batch updates

Week 4

Finance & Reporting

  • Record opening AR and AP balances
  • Create first customer invoices
  • Run first financial reports
  • Set up scheduled report delivery

Full 30-Day Checklist

Print this checklist or keep the page open as you set up your Livestork organisation.

Onboarding Checklist: 30 Days

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  • Log in and set your permanent password

    Follow the prompt on first login to set a secure password.

  • Update your organisation profile

    Administration > Settings: add your name, address, and logo.

  • Invite your core team members

    Administration > Users: invite managers, accountants, and operators.

  • Configure your chart of accounts

    Finance > General Ledger > Chart of Accounts.

  • Add your livestock types and housing units

    Administration > Farm Setup.

  • Import your supplier list

    Procurement > Suppliers: import via CSV or add manually.

  • Import your customer list

    Sales > Customers: import via CSV or add manually.

  • Set up your inventory catalogue

    Inventory > Items: add feed types, medications, and supplies.

  • Create your first active batch

    Farm Operations > Batches > New Batch.

  • Record your first daily batch update

    Open the batch and click Add Daily Update.

Need help? Visit the Help Center or email support@livestork.com

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