How to Create a Free Online Store in India (Step-by-Step)

Can You Really Create a Free Online Store in India?

Yes — with a free trial, you can have a fully functional online store live within an hour, at zero cost. Here's the step-by-step process using Ovvee's 14-day free trial.

What you'll need:

Step 1: Sign Up for a Free Trial (5 minutes)

Go to ovvee.com and click "Start Free Trial." Enter your name, email, and mobile number. No credit card required. You'll receive an OTP to verify your number and you're in.

Step 2: Choose Your Business Type (2 minutes)

Ovvee asks you to choose from 4 business types:

For a free online store selling products, choose Ecommerce. Then select your category (Fashion, Electronics, Beauty, etc.).

Step 3: Pick a Theme (5 minutes)

Browse the theme library and choose a design that matches your brand. All themes are mobile-first and optimised for conversion. You can switch later without losing data.

Step 4: Add Your Products (15–30 minutes)

Go to Products → Add Product. For each item:

Tip: Use Ovvee's bulk CSV import if you have 10+ products. Download the template, fill it in, and upload — all products added in one go.

Step 5: Set Up Payments (10 minutes)

Go to Settings → Payment Gateways → Connect Razorpay. You'll need your Razorpay API Key and Secret Key (available in your Razorpay dashboard under Settings → API Keys).

Once connected, your store accepts UPI, cards, net banking, BNPL, and COD automatically.

No Razorpay account yet? Sign up at razorpay.com — it's free and takes about 15 minutes to verify.

Step 6: Configure Shipping (5 minutes)

Go to Settings → Shipping. Add your shipping zones (e.g., "India — ₹60 flat rate" or "Free shipping above ₹599"). You can connect Shiprocket later for automated label generation.

Step 7: Go Live (2 minutes)

Go to Settings → Store → flip the status switch to Live. Your store is now accessible at yourstore.ovvee.com.

Share the link on WhatsApp, Instagram, and with your existing customers. Add a launch discount coupon under Settings → Coupons to drive your first orders.

What Happens After the Free Trial?

After 14 days, you'll need to choose a paid plan to keep your store live. Ovvee's Starter plan is ₹1,119/month (billed annually) — roughly ₹37/day. The Growth plan at ₹4,159/month supports up to 12,000 products and 1,20,000 orders/year.

You can connect a custom domain (yourstore.com) on any paid plan for a professional brand presence.

Common Questions

Is there a transaction fee on the free trial?

Yes — a 3% transaction fee applies during the trial period. This drops to 1.5–2% on paid plans.

Can I sell on COD during the free trial?

Yes. COD is enabled by default. You can configure COD fees and pincode restrictions in Settings.

Can I use my own domain on the free trial?

Custom domains require a paid plan. During the trial, your store runs at yourstore.ovvee.com.

Start your free online store today at Ovvee — no credit card, no setup fees, no commitments.