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

# Quick Setup

> Get started with Crafter in less than 5 minutes.

## Setup Steps

Follow these steps to start using Crafter and manage your own server website.

### 1. Create a Crafter Account

As a first step, you need to register on the Crafter platform. You will manage all your websites and settings through this account.

<Card title="Go to Registration Page" icon="user-plus" href="https://crafter.net.tr/auth/sign-up">
  Fill out the registration form and verify your email address to create a free Crafter account.
</Card>

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### 2. Add a Website from the Admin Panel

After successfully logging in, your admin panel (dashboard) will greet you. From here, you can start your project by creating a new website registration.

* **Log in to the Admin Panel:** Log in with your registered credentials.
* **Find the "Create New Site" Button:** Click on this button in the panel.
* **Enter Your Site Information:** Complete the registration by entering basic information such as your site's name and address in the form.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/crafter/NsV3nKMuczU_dYtN/images/dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NsV3nKMuczU_dYtN&q=85&s=1148d95ee48153e5bd11e7703a01bd92" alt="Admin Panel View" width="1905" height="976" data-path="images/dashboard.png" />

*<center>You can update the image above with your own panel screenshot.</center>*

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### Pricing

<Card title="Pricing" icon="coin" href="https://crafter.net.tr/pricing">
  Check our prices, the most affordable and fastest game server CMS solution - Crafter!
</Card>

### 3. Set Up Your Project Locally

Now that you've successfully created your website, it's time to set up the project on your own computer.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="github" title="Download Project Files">
    Clone or download Crafter's default theme (Crafter Default Theme) from GitHub to your computer as a ZIP file.<br />
    <CodeBlock language="bash">git clone [https://github.com/EfeSorogluu/Crafter-Default-Theme.git](https://github.com/EfeSorogluu/Crafter-Default-Theme.git)</CodeBlock>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="rectangle-terminal" title="Install Required Packages">
    After entering the project folder, run the following command to install all required Node.js packages: <CodeBlock language="bash">npm install</CodeBlock> Or
    <CodeBlock language="bash">yarn install</CodeBlock>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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### 4. Configure Environment Variables (.env)

You need to set up environment variables for the project to communicate with Crafter services. This step must be completed before starting the project. Create a file named `.env.local` in the root directory of your project and paste the following content into it.

<Info>
  You can get your `WEBSITE_ID` and `LICENCE_KEY` information from your site settings in the [Crafter Admin Panel](https://crafter.net.tr).
</Info>

```bash theme={null}
# .env

# You must get this ID and License Key from the site settings you created in the crafter.net.tr panel.
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBSITE_ID=GET_FROM_CRAFTER.NET.TR
NEXT_PUBLIC_LICENCE_KEY=GET_FROM_CRAFTER.NET.TR

# Backend API address, you do not need to change this address.
NEXT_PUBLIC_BACKEND_URL="https://api.crafter.net.tr"

# The main URL where your site will be published.
# If you get a 'build' or 'app-config' error, set it to "http://localhost:3000" for the development environment.
NEXT_PUBLIC_BASE_URL="https://demo.crafter.net.tr"
```

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### 5. Build the Project

The last step before being completely ready! Build your website to prepare it for launch.

<CodeBlock language="bash">npm run build</CodeBlock>

### 6. Start the Project

Once all setup and configuration steps are complete, use the following command to start the development server.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="For Windows" label="Windows">
    ```powershell theme={null}
    @echo off
    title Crafter Launcher
    set PORT=80

    echo ============================
    echo Crafter Launcher
    echo ============================

    npm run start
    if %errorlevel% neq 0 (
      echo.
      echo An error occurred! Do you want to exit? (Y/N)
      set /p answer=
      if /I "%answer%"=="Y" exit /b
        goto :eof
    )
    pause
    ```

    <Info> If you are working on Windows, update the "start" command in the package.json file with "next start -H 0.0.0.0". </Info>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="For Linux" label="Linux">
    ```bash theme={null}
    #!/bin/bash
    echo "============================"
    echo "     Crafter Launcher"
    echo "============================"
    export PORT=80

    npm run start
    if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
      echo
      read -p "An error occurred! Do you want to exit? (Y/N): " answer
      if [["$answer" == "Y" || "$answer" == "y"]]; then
        exit 1
      fi
    fi
    ```

    <Info>
      Before running the Linux file, make it executable with <code>chmod +x start-crafter.sh</code>.
    </Info>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="API Integration" icon="code" href="/development-en">
    Learn how to integrate with Crafter's powerful API
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payment Providers" icon="credit-card" href="/integrations/payment-providers">
    Set up payment systems for your server store
  </Card>

  <Card title="Game Server Integration" icon="gamepad" href="/game-servers/minecraft">
    Connect your Minecraft, FiveM, Rust, or CS2 server
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security Settings" icon="shield" href="/integrations/cloudflare-turnstile">
    Protect your site with Cloudflare Turnstile
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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