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

# Quickstart

> Get Infusion up and running in your Discord server

## Add Infusion to your server

To get started with Infusion, you need to invite the bot to your Discord server.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit the invite link">
    Click the invite link to add Infusion to your server.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your server">
    Choose the server you want to add Infusion to from the dropdown menu. You must have the "Manage Server" permission.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize permissions">
    Review and authorize the requested permissions. Infusion needs these permissions to function properly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the setup">
    Click "Authorize" to complete the process. Infusion will now appear in your server's member list.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Required permissions

Infusion requires the following permissions to work correctly:

* **Kick Members** - To remove members from the server
* **Ban Members** - To ban members from the server
* **Manage Messages** - To delete messages and perform moderation actions
* **Timeout Members** - To timeout members
* **View Channels** - To see channels and respond to commands
* **Send Messages** - To send responses and notifications
* **Embed Links** - To send formatted messages
* **Read Message History** - To access message context

<Warning>
  Without these permissions, some features may not work as expected.
</Warning>

## First steps

Once Infusion is in your server, you can start using commands right away.

### Check if Infusion is online

Use the `/help` command to verify that Infusion is responding and to see available commands.

```
/help
```

### Set up moderation

Configure your moderation settings to customize how Infusion handles rule violations.

```
/config moderation
```

### Test basic commands

Try out some basic commands to familiarize yourself with Infusion:

```
/userinfo @user
/serverinfo
```

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Moderation commands" icon="shield" href="/commands/moderation">
    Learn about all available moderation commands
  </Card>

  <Card title="Utility commands" icon="wrench" href="/commands/utility">
    Explore utility commands to enhance your server
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configuration" icon="gear" href="/guides/configuration">
    Customize Infusion's settings for your server
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="question" href="/getting-started/frequently-questions">
    Find answers to common questions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>