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

# Quick Start

> Get your community up and running on Apetopia in under 10 minutes.

## Step 1 — Create your account

Go to [apetopia.co](https://apetopia.co) and sign up. You can log in with your Discord account or a Solana wallet.

## Step 2 — Set up your community

When you first log in, you'll be asked to create your community profile:

1. Enter your community name
2. Upload a logo (optional but recommended)
3. Choose a URL slug — this becomes your public hub address (e.g. `apetopia.co/hub/your-community`)

## Step 3 — Connect your Discord server

Most of Apetopia's features are powered by your Discord server. To connect it:

1. Go to **Community → Bot Setup**
2. Click **Add to Discord** and select your server
3. Grant the required permissions
4. Once the bot joins, your server is connected

<Tip>
  Make sure you have **Manage Server** permissions in Discord before doing this step.
</Tip>

## Step 4 — Explore your dashboard

Once your server is connected, your **Overview** will start populating with live data — member counts, activity, and more.

From there, explore at your own pace. The sidebar is your guide.

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Dashboard Overview" icon="gauge" href="/dashboard/overview">
    Understand what you're looking at on the main screen.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bot Setup" icon="robot" href="/community/bot-setup">
    Configure your Discord bot properly.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite Tracking" icon="user-plus" href="/growth/invite-tracking">
    Start tracking who's bringing in new members.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Giveaways" icon="gift" href="/community/giveaways">
    Run your first giveaway in minutes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>