> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.flarebot.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configure Your First Module

> Get Flare running in under 2 minutes.

## Overview

Now that Flare is in your server and has the correct permissions, it's time to put it to work. Flare is modular, meaning you only enable what you actually need.

Let's configure your first module: **Welcome Messages**.

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## Step-by-Step Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Login to the Dashboard">
    Head over to the [Flare Dashboard](https://flarebot.tech/dashboard). You will be prompted to log in with your Discord account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Your Server">
    Click on your server's icon to open its configuration panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Modules">
    On the left sidebar, click on **Modules**, then locate the **Welcome** module and toggle it to **Enabled**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the Message">
    1. Select the channel where you want welcome messages to appear.
    2. Write your message. You can use dynamic variables like `{user.mention}` to tag the new member.
    3. Click **Save Changes**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Testing Your Configuration

You don't need to wait for someone to join to see if it works!

Open your Discord server and run the test command:

```bash theme={null}
/greet test welcome
```

Flare will send a simulated welcome message to your configured channel exactly as a new user would see it.

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## What's Next?

Now that you know how the dashboard works, we highly recommend setting up your server's security next.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Protect My Server" icon="shield" href="/recipes/protect-my-server">
    Configure AntiNuke and AutoMod to secure your community.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Setup Logging" icon="list-tree" href="/recipes/setup-complete-logging">
    Create audit logs to track deleted messages and mod actions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>