# Online Store You can create an online store from which to offer merchandise or services. The store feature must be enabled for you to use it. :::success **Where do I find it?** You can find the [**Online Store**](https://manage.rescuegroups.org/store_items) page by going to **Features > Online Store**. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/7a705bf2-9c5c-4f9c-a0dd-b9c151f6bf3b/features%20online%20forms.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=41b7fcf48388b2bbe8a51e0566296fc90c7b734077cbe672717da13d18ab0ebb&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =221.5x217") ::: ++++++++ ==Click here for information on permissions== Site Admins can perform all of the actions listed below. The following actions are available for **Online Store** Items with the specified service and user roles: | Action | Description | Services | User Roles | |--------|-------------|----------|------------| | View | Able to view the Online Store categories and items | Web Site | Shop Admin | | Add | Able to add items to the Online Store | Web Site | Shop Admin | | Edit | Able to edit items in the Online Store | Web Site | Shop Admin | | Delete | Able to delete items in the Online Store | Web Site | Shop Admin | | Manage Settings | Able to manage the Online Store settings | Web Site | Site Admin only | ++++++++ The **Online Store** is a RescueGroups.org feature that allows you to sell items on your RescueGroups.org website. Your customers use a PayPal shopping cart to purchase the items, so you don't have to worry about handling credit card information or online payments. You can sell products, services, or solicit donations for things such as the **Memorial** page. :::tip You must have a PayPal account to use this feature. If you do not already have a PayPal account, you can sign up for one on their website. ::: # **Enable PayPal** To enable the use of PayPal on your website, follow these instructions: 1. Go to **Website > Affiliates**. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/e8e257e8-d1fa-41cf-8f26-7e0d5b66be1e/website%20affiliates.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=91a24a5d9c503486488482cb56b2875862ac8131036759e061758877e3de15bf&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =220x194.5") 2. Enter your organization PayPal email address. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/51bb1a5c-7365-418f-915b-7a1cf00ebb8c/Affiliates.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=fb110a39d7bc0ebd554b84884ce3d4ad0c1a6e68a25e10bbe6351c52087f793c&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =704.5x283.5") 3. Check **Enable PayPal Donate Button** to be able to use a PayPal button on your website. 4. Click **Save Affiliates**. # Enable the Online Store To enable the use of the **Online Store** feature: 1. Go to **Features > Online Store**. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/9f83c0b4-377a-4193-aad1-386967918d11/online%20store.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=67884b9d143f7b6229032cde9f2053fa6d0d501b37a3e545c4e05102b8e9df8b&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =441x438") 2. Click the Settings Icon. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/cfd3e3cf-1259-485a-a9e8-585405b2387d/Online%20store%20settings.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=40dd68b1c991d35422545744f2461bce1029a3602e38f95b00478dde52c98f81&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =223x106.5") 3. Enable the **Online Store**. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/2cff1719-630f-420c-885a-9da691fe8c76/enable%20online%20store.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=ee66c370945e80bb875d2e66ad564000e2e451bb46fd126c499593120ad751f3&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =302x95.5") 4. Click **Save Settings**. # Create a Store Category In order to add items to your online store, you must create categories to use to sort the items. To create categories: 1. Go to the **Online Store** (**Features > Online Store**). 2. Click the **Store Categories** icon. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/1f81a548-5b78-4e44-9e5f-99a55577709e/Online%20store%20categories.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=7cdbcbb7a8352e2d67cfded94cbbecea9c515d37234ef2a00d92abddec1a0eea&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =212.5x106.5") 3. Click the **Add a Store Category** icon. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/012eae46-42c7-48b9-b492-e554390dfe31/Online%20store%20categories%202.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=1a7bac35b613bc2ebb0f4ecb7c70de72450b81bcd0875769a206fb01e51a6f58&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =83x59") 4. Name your category with a descriptive name. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/563ae957-ce32-4b58-9a6b-b34e3592de9f/Adding%20the%20store%20category.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=73d1f561a8268264bac738b1e454bbac9194bd99542f7b3d94f86234e0520571&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =333.5x126.5") 5. Enter a brief description. 6. Click **Save Category** or tick the **Add Another** checkbox and then click **Save Category**. # Add an Item to the store 1. Go to the Online Store (Features > Online Store) 2. Click the Add an Item ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/e9c1cdfd-082d-4034-ab57-fa7753de6229/Add%20item.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=bfe0c6ba468ff5b88c13a000517bacca1161a67970b1e4435d504cd53301fcf7&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =212.5x106.5") 3. Name your item. 4. Enter a description. 5. Enter the price. 6. Click **Save Store** Item. # Add Items to Store Category with Images (Media) You now have created both a store category and a store item. Since you've just added the item, you will see links to add the item to a category and to add media to the item above the item in the list of items in your **Online Store**. Now add the item to a category and add images (media) to the item. You will see these links when you click an item in your online store list of items. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/d5df722a-0134-4862-9482-44cb08d6421b/online-store-item.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=f61b098522c4d28fa6723cd42e9a42f024bb0db45b29b54ca05f1fa440e459c6&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =314x48") ## Add items to categories 1. Click Save Item toCategory. ## Add images to an item Pictures are great when you want to sell an item. To add images (media) to your item: 1. a. Click the item from the list of items in your online store. b. Click the Media link above the item. c. Click the Add a Picture for this Item icon. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48da3d2a-9a3a-434b-824b-a6018154f31c/60dc00e1-8a49-466c-9d07-f3701fdfc929/add%20image.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20261023%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261023T193000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=36da383ced95c094159252c59c6765b87f8dac838e21ca95b3c491caaa94e2b4&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =231.5x91") d. Click the **Media** to add images to the store item. e. Click **Upload a Picture for this Item**. 1. Click **Upload Store Item Photo** to save. :::success For best image quality resize the images for the store items to 350 x 250 pixels. ::: --- **Documents** - [Store Checkout Process](https://guides.rescuegroups.org/s/4a2c57ff-3678-4bc0-8cf0-d6d45df023da/doc/store-checkout-process-Jaxje9I4WB) - [Online Store Settings](https://guides.rescuegroups.org/s/4a2c57ff-3678-4bc0-8cf0-d6d45df023da/doc/online-store-settings-3naSMuMcha)