This guide will walk you through creating your account, give you a tour of the dashboard, and get you started with the essentials.
Sep 7, 2023
Getting Started
Account Creation
Setting up your Cosmicly account is quick and painless. Here's how:
Go to cosmicly.io and click "Sign Up" in the top right corner.
Enter your email address and create a strong password.
Fill in your basic info: name, company name, and team size.
Choose your plan (don't worry, we offer a free trial to start).
Click "Create Account" and you're in!
Pro tip: Use a password manager (we recommend 1password). It'll save you headaches down the road.
Dashboard Overview
Once you're logged in, you'll land on your Cosmicly dashboard. This is your command center.
Here's what you'll see:
Sidebar:
Navigation menu (Contacts, Invoices, Calls, Commissions, Analytics)
Settings menu (account info, company settings)
Analytics:
Key metrics at a glance (Total commissions, Top performers, Recent payouts)
Quick access to common actions (Create invoice, Add team member, Run report)
Settings:
Setup your company's unique settings
Define your commission roles & rates
Define your call types for automated reporting
View, create, and send payouts to your team
Take a few minutes to click around and get familiar. Don't worry, you can't break anything.
Quick Start Steps
Ready to get the ball rolling?
Follow these steps to start using Cosmicly:
Connect Your Accounts:
Go to Settings > Integrations
Connect your Stripe account (for payments)
Connect your Calendly or Cal.com account (for call tracking)
Create Commission Structures:
Go to Settings > Commissions
Click "New Role"
Set up your commission role (e.g., appointment setters, closer, SDR, or AE)
Set up your commission rate (e.g., 4% of deal value, or 10% of cash collected)
Assign these roles to team members (when you invite them)
Set Up Your Team:
Navigate to Team Members > Add Member
Enter your team members' details
Assign roles (e.g., Setter, Closer)
Create Your Default Products:
Navigate to Settings > Products
Create your first product
Create all the default prices for your product (we support payment plans, one-time payments, and subscriptions).
Don't worry, your salesreps can always create custom prices for prospects at the time of sale.
Send Your First Invoice:
Click "Create Invoice" on your dashboard
Fill in the details (customer, product, price, and commission owners)
Send it to your customer (via email, or payment-link) upon completion
Watch Cosmicly track the commission automatically
View Your First Report:
Go to Analytics
Set your date range
Optionally, narrow down the report for a specific "call type"
View all of your key-metrics (cash collected, close rate, cash per call, etc..)
That's it! You've just set up the core features of Cosmicly. From here, you can start exploring more advanced features like custom dashboards, payout scheduling, and performance analytics.
Remember, we're here to help. If you get stuck or have questions, click the chat bubble in the bottom right of your screen to talk to our support team.
Welcome to easier commission tracking and team management. You've got this!