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

# Quick Start Guide

> Get Scare Bot up and running in your Discord server in minutes

# Quick Start Guide 🚀

Get Scare Bot running in your Discord server in just a few simple steps!

## Prerequisites

* **Discord Server**: You need to be an administrator of a Discord server
* **Permissions**: Ability to manage server settings and add bots

## Step 1: Invite Scare Bot

1. **Click the invite button** below or use this link:
   ```
   https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1409354008077926493&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands
   ```

2. **Select your server** from the dropdown menu

3. **Review permissions** - Scare requests administrator permissions to function properly

4. **Click "Authorize"** to add the bot to your server

<Card title="Invite Scare Bot" icon="plus" href="https://discord.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1409354008077926493&permissions=8&scope=bot%20applications.commands" horizontal>
  Add Scare to your Discord server now!
</Card>

## Step 2: Verify Bot Installation

Once invited, you should see:

* ✅ **Bot appears online** in your server's member list
* ✅ **Welcome message** from Scare (if configured)
* ✅ **Prefix commands** available when typing `,`

## Step 3: Test Basic Commands

Try these commands to verify everything is working:

### Information Commands

```bash theme={null}
,botinfo    # View bot statistics and information
,invite     # Get bot invite links
,status     # Check Discord service status
```

### Fun Commands

```bash theme={null}
,8ball <question>    # Ask the magic 8-ball
,coinflip           # Flip a coin
,avatar [user]      # View user avatars
```

## Step 4: Basic Configuration

### Set Up Logging (Recommended)

1. Create a `#bot-logs` channel
2. Use `,logging setup` to configure logging
3. Choose what events to log (joins, leaves, moderation, etc.)

### Configure AutoMod (Recommended)

1. Use `,automod setup` to enable automatic moderation
2. Configure filters for invites, links, spam, etc.
3. Set up whitelist for trusted users

### Set Up VoiceMaster (Optional)

1. Use `,vm setup` to create dynamic voice channels
2. Configure channel limits and permissions
3. Test by joining the created voice channel

## Step 5: Explore Features

Now that Scare is running, explore these popular features:

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Moderation" icon="gavel" href="/commands/moderation/ban">
    * `,ban` - Ban users
    * `,kick` - Kick users
    * `,timeout` - Timeout users
    * `,purge` - Delete messages
  </Card>

  <Card title="Music" icon="headphones" href="/commands/music/play">
    * `,play` - Play music
    * `,queue` - View queue
    * `,skip` - Skip track
    * `,stop` - Stop music
  </Card>

  <Card title="Economy" icon="coins" href="/commands/economy/balance">
    * `,balance` - Check balance
    * `,daily` - Daily reward
    * `,work` - Earn money
    * `,shop` - Buy items
  </Card>

  <Card title="VoiceMaster" icon="mic" href="/commands/voicemaster/setup">
    * `,vm setup` - Setup channels
    * `,vm limit` - Set limits
    * `,vm lock` - Lock channels
    * `,vm name` - Rename channel
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Troubleshooting

### Bot Not Responding?

* ✅ Check if the bot is online in your server
* ✅ Verify you have permission to use prefix commands
* ✅ Try `,botinfo` to test basic functionality

### Commands Not Working?

* ✅ Ensure the bot has the required permissions
* ✅ Check if prefix commands are enabled in your server
* ✅ Try re-inviting the bot with proper permissions

### Need Help?

* Join our [Support Server](https://discord.gg/scarebot)
* Check the [Commands Documentation](/commands/information/botinfo)
* Review [Setup Guides](/setup/bot-setup)

## Next Steps

<Card title="Advanced Configuration" icon="settings" href="/setup/configuration">
  Learn how to customize Scare for your specific needs.
</Card>

<Card title="Command Reference" icon="list" href="/commands/information/botinfo">
  Explore all 486+ available commands.
</Card>

<Card title="Join Community" icon="users" href="https://discord.gg/scarebot">
  Get help, share feedback, and stay updated.
</Card>

***

**Congratulations!** 🎉 You've successfully set up Scare Bot in your Discord server. The bot is now ready to help you manage and enhance your community!

Need more help? [Join our support server](https://discord.gg/scarebot) or explore the rest of this documentation.