> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whop.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a whop

> Learn how to create a whop for payment processing

To start accepting payments, create your account on Whop.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to whop.com/sell" titleSize="h3">
    * Head over to [**whop.com/sell**](https://whop.com/sell)
    * Select **Start selling**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose how you plan to use Whop" titleSize="h3">
    When asked how you plan to use Whop, you will see two options:

    1. **Build & sell digital products on Whop:** Choose this option if you plan to build, host, and sell digital products while accepting payments through Whop
    2. **Use Whop for payment processing only:** Choose this option if you want to use Whop to process payments and create checkout links only - but host and deliver your product elsewhere

    If you want to use Whop for payment processing only and host your digital product elsewhere, select **Use Whop for payment processing only**. Then select **Next**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name your business" titleSize="h3">
    * Choose a name for your business

    - Select **Create my business**
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

To start accepting payments through Whop, make sure you've completed the rest of the setup steps:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a product" icon="tag" href="/payments/create-a-product">
    Products are how you package and price your various offers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Copy checkout link" icon="link" href="/payments/create-checkout-link">
    Checkout links let you send customers straight to a payment page.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>