> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://friend-time.arilyn.cc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://friend-time.arilyn.cc/commands/admin-commands/setup.md).

# setup

## Summary

The `/setup` command runs the server setup. This setup is optional, but includes various server settings to customize the functionality of Friend Time for your server.

## Setup Your Server

**1.** Type `/setup` to start the setup process.

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**2.** Enter the [server's time zone](/commands/admin-commands/setup.md).

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you are unsure which time zone to use, see the guide on [finding time zones](/finding-time-zones.md).
{% endhint %}

**3.** Confirm the [server's time zone](/commands/admin-commands/setup.md).

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**4.** Enter the [server's time format](/commands/admin-commands/setup.md).

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**5.** Enter whether you'd like [auto-detect](/settings/server-settings/auto-detect.md) enabled or not for the server.

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**6.** Enter whether you'd like the [time zone list](/settings/server-settings/list.md) enabled or not for the server.

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**7.** Enter whether you'd like [reminders](/commands/admin-commands/setup.md) enabled or not for the server.

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**8.** Enter the [server's language](/commands/admin-commands/setup.md).

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**9.** The setup should now be complete.

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