# Get started with Kustom Checkout for Vilkas

Vilkas webshops include **Kustom Checkout** pre-installed by default. To start using it, you only need to activate the payment method in your store admin.

## Before you begin

Make sure you have:

- An active Vilkas webshop
- Admin access
- Company registration details
- Bank account details (for payouts)


## 1. Activate Kustom Checkout in Vilkas

Kustom Checkout is already added to your webshop.

To activate it:

1. Log in to your **Vilkas admin**.
2. Go to your **Payment settings**.
3. Locate **Kustom Checkout**.
4. Enable / activate the payment method.


Once activated, an onboarding request is sent to Kustom for processing.

## 2. Complete verification (if required)

During activation, Kustom may request additional verification information, such as:

- Company registration details
- Owner / beneficial owner information
- Bank account details


You will be notified if additional information is required. Activation is completed once Kustom has reviewed and approved the application.

## 3. Verify that Kustom Checkout is working

After activation:

1. Visit your storefront.
2. Add a product to the cart.
3. Proceed to checkout.
4. Complete a test payment.
5. Confirm that:
  - The payment is successful
  - You are redirected back to your store
  - The order appears in your Vilkas admin


## Automated payment processing

After activation:

- Payments are processed through **Kustom Checkout**
- Klarna payment methods are available via Kustom
- Refunds and transaction management are handled in the **Kustom Merchant Portal**
- Payouts are transferred to your registered bank account


## Support

- **Vilkas:** [support@vilkasgroup.com](mailto:support@vilkasgroup.com)
- **Kustom:** [support@kustom.co](mailto:support@kustom.co)
- [Kustom Merchant Portal](https://portal.kustom.co/)