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Setup

Setup Wizard

Use the setup wizard as the launch checklist for a new guild or a guild that needs a clean configuration pass.

Who uses it

Guild owners and managers

Where it lives

Dashboard > Setup

Goal

A server configured with the right language, staff access, channels, roles, evidence defaults, modules, and first test flow.

Before You Start

  • Bot invited to the server.
  • Manage Server or GearCheck manager access.
  • Discord roles and channels ready to connect.

Steps

1

Use readiness as the map

Start with the setup readiness panel. Warnings are not meant to shame the guild; they tell you which configuration piece is missing before members hit it.

2

Set language and staff access early

Choose dashboard, bot, game-data, and OCR language defaults. Then define who can manage builds, moderation, analytics, settings, and optional modules.

3

Connect channels and roles

Configure GearCheck channels, support destinations, audit destinations, and verified roles. Confirm Discord hierarchy and permissions before testing.

4

Pick the first pack path

Install a starter/template pack where available or create the first pack manually. Choose evidence defaults before members run checks.

5

Run a launch test

Use a real Discord thread and a staff member as the test user. Confirm build selection, evidence instructions, scoring, review behavior, role assignment, and support fallback.

Launch Checklist

  • Setup progress saves if you leave and return.
  • Warnings map to a specific missing configuration.
  • At least one real verification flow works end to end.
  • Staff know where to go after setup: builds, verifications, settings, notifications, or docs.

Common Pitfalls

  • Skipping permissions and discovering role assignment is broken later.
  • Choosing a pack/evidence source before deciding how members will submit proof.
  • Treating setup completion as permanent even after Discord roles/channels change.

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