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.
Use the credentials from your welcome email. Set a strong permanent password on first login.
Spend 5 minutes clicking through the left sidebar. Get familiar with the module layout before adding data.
Add your farm name, logo, and address. This appears on all reports and documents.
Add at least one other Admin-role user as a backup. Then invite your managers and accountants.
30-Day Setup Checklist
0/5 completeLog 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.
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.
- 1Introduction to LivestorkBeginner5 min
Understand what Livestork is, who it is for, and the core concepts.
- 2First Login & NavigationBeginner2 min
Set your password and learn how to navigate the interface.
- 3Dashboard OverviewBeginner4 min
Understand your main dashboard: KPIs, alerts, and activity feed.
- 4Batch ManagementBeginner8 min
Create your first batch, record daily updates, and understand FCR.
- 5Financial ReportsIntermediate4 min
Run your first P&L, AR aging, and cash flow reports.
- 6Users & 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
0/10 completeLog 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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