> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# First Time Setup

> Get Flare fully configured in under 5 minutes.

## Overview

This page walks you through the essential first-time configuration after inviting Flare. By the end, your server will have basic security, logging, and welcome messages configured.

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## Checklist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Move Flare's Role to the Top">
    Go to **Server Settings > Roles** and drag Flare's integration role to the very top. This ensures AntiNuke can punish any rogue admin.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Your Prefix (Optional)">
    Flare uses `/` slash commands by default. If you prefer a text prefix, set one now:

    ```bash theme={null}
    /prefix set !
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable AntiNuke">
    Protect your server from nukes and raids immediately:

    ```bash theme={null}
    /antinuke enable
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Logging">
    Set up moderation and message logs so you have a record of everything:

    ```bash theme={null}
    /logs
    ```

    Use the interactive panel to assign log categories to channels.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Welcome Messages">
    Greet new members automatically:

    ```bash theme={null}
    /welcome enable #welcome
    /welcome message Welcome {user}! We now have {server_membercount} members.
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Login to the Dashboard" icon="browser" href="/getting-started/dashboard">
    Manage all settings visually from the web dashboard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Recipes" icon="book" href="/recipes/protect-my-server">
    Follow step-by-step guides for common server configurations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>