> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pteroca.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pteroca.com/quick-start/quick-start/first-test-purchase.md).

# First Test Purchase

**Goal**: Verify the entire system works by making a test purchase (5-10 minutes).

## Step 1: Create Test User

Option A: Via Admin Panel

1. Navigate to **Users** → **Create User**
2. Fill in email and password
3. Click **Save**

Option B: Via CLI (faster)

```bash
php bin/console pteroca:user:create test@example.com password123
```

## Step 2: Add Test Balance

1. **Navigate to**: Users → Select your test user → Edit
2. **Add Balance**: $10.00
3. **Save**

## Step 3: Make Test Purchase

1. **Log out** from admin panel
2. **Log in** as the test user
3. **Browse shop** and select your product
4. **Purchase server** with test balance
5. **Verify**:
   * Server appears in "My Servers"
   * Server was created in Pterodactyl Panel
   * Server has correct resources

## Step 4: Verify in Pterodactyl

1. Log in to Pterodactyl Panel
2. Check that the server was created
3. Verify server resources match product configuration

## 🎉 Congratulations!

You've successfully:

* ✅ Installed PteroCA
* ✅ Configured essential settings
* ✅ Created your first product
* ✅ Made your first sale

Your PteroCA installation is fully operational!

## What's Next?

Now that the basics are working, you can:

**Customize your installation:**

* [Configure additional settings](/core-configuration/core-configuration.md)
* [Set up more products](/business-configuration/business-configuration/products-and-categories.md)
* [Configure user roles & permissions](/access-and-permissions/access-control.md)
* [Customize themes](/customization-and-extensions/customization.md)

**Learn daily operations:**

* [Admin Panel Guide](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/overview.md)
* [Managing Users](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/managing-users.md)
* [Managing Servers](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/managing-servers.md)

**Extend functionality:**

* [Install plugins](/customization-and-extensions/plugins/plugins.md)
* [Install themes](/customization-and-extensions/themes/themes.md)

## Need Help?

* [FAQ](/help-and-maintenance/faq.md)
* [Troubleshooting](https://github.com/PteroCA-Org/pteroca-homepage/blob/docs/help-and-maintenance/troubleshooting/README.md)
* [Discord Community](https://discord.com/invite/Gz5phhuZym)


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