Getting started with Mowzey
Set up your lawn care business in under 15 minutes.
Welcome to Mowzey! This guide will walk you through everything you need to get your lawn care business up and running. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have your account set up, your first client added, and be ready to start managing your routes efficiently.
Here's what we'll cover:
- Creating your Mowzey account
- Setting up your company profile
- Adding your first client
- Creating and optimizing a route
- Connecting payment processing (optional)
Create your account
Getting started with Mowzey is quick and easy. Head over to app.mowzey.com and click the "Sign Up" button. You'll need to provide:
- Your full name
- Email address
- A secure password
- Your phone number (for client communication)
Screenshot: Sign up page
Pro Tip
Take the 20 Client Challenge for free lifetime access! Sign up 20 clients within your first 30 days and unlock premium features forever.
Once you've completed the sign-up form, check your email for a verification link. Click it to activate your account and you're ready to move on to the next step!
Set up your company
After logging in for the first time, you'll be guided through setting up your company profile. This information will appear on invoices, client communications, and your public booking page.
Fill in the following details:
- Company name: Your business name as it should appear to clients
- Phone number: Your business contact number
- Service area: The cities or zip codes you serve
- Services offered: Mowing, edging, trimming, etc.
- Pricing: Your standard rates for each service
Screenshot: Company profile form
Don't worry if you don't have all the details yet - you can always update this information later from your account settings.
Add your first client
Now it's time to add your first client! Mowzey gives you three easy ways to do this:
Option 1: Manual Entry
Click "Add Client" and enter their information manually. You'll need their name, address, phone number, and service preferences. This is perfect for adding clients one at a time.
Option 2: Client Invite Link
Share your unique invite link with potential clients. They can fill out their own information and choose their services. You'll receive a notification to approve and schedule them.
Option 3: CSV Import
If you're migrating from another system or have a spreadsheet of clients, you can import them all at once using a CSV file. Download our template to ensure your data is formatted correctly.
Screenshot: Add client form
Once you've added a client, you can view their profile, service history, and billing information all in one place.
Create a route
Routes are the heart of Mowzey. They help you organize your clients geographically and optimize your driving time. Here's how to create your first route:
- Navigate to the "Routes" tab in the main menu
- Click "Create New Route"
- Give your route a name (e.g., "Monday - North Side")
- Select the clients you want to add to this route
- Click "Optimize Route" to automatically arrange stops in the most efficient order
- Review the map and adjust if needed
- Save your route
Video: Creating and optimizing a route (30 sec)
Watch a quick walkthrough of the route creation process.
Pro Tip
Group clients by neighborhood for 40% less drive time! Our route optimization algorithm considers traffic patterns and property locations to save you hours every week.
You can create multiple routes for different days of the week or different service areas. As you add more clients, you can easily reassign them to different routes.
Connect payments (optional)
One of Mowzey's most powerful features is instant billing. Connect your Stripe account to automatically charge clients as soon as you complete their service. Here's how:
- Go to Settings → Billing & Payments
- Click "Connect Stripe"
- Sign in to your Stripe account (or create one if you don't have one)
- Authorize Mowzey to process payments
- Set your default payment terms (instant, net 7, net 30, etc.)
Screenshot: Stripe connection
Once connected, you can send payment links to clients, set up recurring billing for subscription services, and track all your payments in one place.
Note: This step is optional. You can still use Mowzey to manage clients and routes without connecting payments. Many users start with manual invoicing and add payment processing later.
What's next?
Congratulations! You've completed the basic setup. Here are some next steps to get even more out of Mowzey: