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Getting Started with PayMasters

Everything you need to set up your account and run your first payroll

⚡ Quick Start Guide

1
2 min
Create Account
Sign up with your email and verify your account
2
5 min
Add Company Info
Complete your business profile and tax information
3
3 min
Connect Banking
Link your bank account or add payment method
4
10 min
Add Employees
Onboard your team and collect required documents
5
5 min
Run Payroll
Process your first payroll and pay your team

Complete setup in just 25 minutes

All Getting Started Articles

Beginner
3 min read
Creating Your PayMasters Account
Step-by-step guide to signing up and verifying your account
Account Setup
Verification
Email
15.2K views
Beginner
5 min read
Complete Your Company Profile
Add your business information, tax IDs, and banking details
Profile
Business Info
Banking
12.8K views
Beginner
8 min read
Running Your First Payroll
Learn how to add employees, set pay schedules, and process payroll
Payroll
Employees
Processing
18.5K views
Beginner
4 min read
Understanding the Dashboard
Navigate your dashboard and understand key metrics and insights
Dashboard
Navigation
Metrics
10.3K views
Beginner
6 min read
Adding Your First Employee
How to onboard employees, collect tax forms, and set up direct deposit
Employees
Onboarding
Forms
14.7K views
Beginner
5 min read
Setting Up Payment Methods
Connect your bank account, add credit cards, and configure M-Pesa
Payments
Banking
M-Pesa
9.8K views
Intermediate
4 min read
Configuring Pay Schedules
Set up weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or custom pay periods
Payroll
Schedules
Configuration
11.2K views
Intermediate
7 min read
Understanding AI Features
Introduction to cost forecasting, auto-corrections, and optimization
AI
Forecasting
Optimization
13.6K views
Beginner
3 min read
Mobile App Setup
Download and configure the PayMasters mobile app for iOS and Android
Mobile
iOS
Android
8.4K views
Intermediate
5 min read
Inviting Team Members
Add admins, managers, and employees with custom permissions
Team
Permissions
Roles
10.9K views
Beginner
4 min read
Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication
Enable 2FA for enhanced account security and peace of mind
Security
2FA
Authentication
12.1K views
Advanced
6 min read
Importing Employee Data
Bulk import employees from spreadsheets or other payroll systems
Import
Data Migration
Spreadsheets
7.5K views
Beginner
3 min read
Customizing Notifications
Configure email, SMS, and in-app notifications for your account
Notifications
Preferences
Alerts
6.2K views
Intermediate
5 min read
Understanding Reports
Generate and export payroll reports, tax forms, and analytics
Reports
Analytics
Exports
9.7K views
Intermediate
6 min read
Integrations Overview
Connect PayMasters with your accounting software and HR tools
Integrations
API
Accounting
8.9K views
Intermediate
7 min read
Best Practices for Payroll
Tips and recommendations for efficient and accurate payroll management
Best Practices
Tips
Efficiency
11.4K views