Getting your restaurant live on Estackly takes just a few minutes. Follow the steps below in order — each one unlocks the next.

Step 1 — Create your account

Go to the registration page and fill in your details:

  • Enter your full name, email address, mobile number, and a strong password.
  • Verify your email address using the OTP sent to your inbox.
  • Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent via SMS.
  • Submit the form — both verifications must be completed before you can proceed.

Once registered you are logged in automatically and taken to the KYC page.

Step 2 — Complete KYC verification

KYC (Know Your Customer) is required before you can subscribe to a paid plan. You will need to upload the following documents:

  • PAN card — number and a scan/photo of the card (required).
  • FSSAI licence — your 14-digit licence number and the certificate (required).
  • GSTIN — GST number and certificate (optional, but needed for GST invoices).
  • Bank account details — account number, IFSC code, and a cancelled cheque (optional).

After submission your documents are reviewed by the Estackly team, usually within a few hours. You will receive an email once your KYC is approved or if anything needs to be corrected.

Try Test Mode while you wait

You do not have to wait for KYC approval to explore the platform. On the KYC page, click Start Test Mode to get instant access to your dashboard with full features. All orders, customers, and reservations created in test mode are marked as test data and can be wiped in one click before you go live — so you can safely explore without any real data being created.

For the full list of documents, file requirements, rejection reasons, and test mode details, see the KYC Verification guide.

Step 3 — Choose a plan and subscribe

Once your KYC is approved you are redirected to the checkout page:

  • Compare the Starter, Pro, and Enterprise plans and choose the one that fits your restaurant.
  • If a free trial is available, you can activate it without entering any payment details.
  • For paid plans, complete payment securely via Razorpay (UPI, card, net banking accepted).

A confirmation email with your subscription details is sent immediately after payment.

Step 4 — Create your restaurant

If this is your first time, you will be prompted to create your restaurant profile:

  • Enter your restaurant name, address, city, and contact number.
  • Upload your logo and set your brand colours for the public storefront.
  • Configure your timezone, operating hours, and whether you accept delivery or pickup.
  • Set up tax rates (CGST/SGST or IGST) from the Settings page.

You can manage multiple restaurant branches from the same account — each branch has its own separate settings, menu, and staff.

Step 5 — Build your menu

Your menu powers the POS, QR ordering, and your public storefront.

  • Create menu tabs (e.g. Lunch, Dinner, Bar) to group your offerings by time or type.
  • Add categories within each tab — Starters, Mains, Beverages, Desserts, etc.
  • Add items with prices, descriptions, photos, variants (size/spice level), and add-ons.
  • Mark items available or unavailable in real time as stock changes throughout the day.

Step 6 — Set up tables and QR codes

If you run a dine-in restaurant, add your tables and generate QR codes so guests can order from their phones:

  • Go to Tables and add each table with a name and seating capacity.
  • Print or display the generated QR code at each table — scanning it opens your digital menu instantly.

Step 7 — Invite your staff

Add your team members so they can log in and manage orders, billing, and the kitchen:

  • Go to Staff and invite each team member with their name, email, and mobile number.
  • Assign a role (Cashier, Waiter, Kitchen, Manager) — each role controls exactly what features the staff member can access.

You are ready

With your account verified, plan active, menu built, tables set up, and staff added — your restaurant is fully operational on Estackly. Explore the other guides in this Knowledge Base to learn about the POS, kitchen display, inventory management, loyalty programmes, and more.