# Getting Started

<p align="center"><a href="https://discord.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=1374790302119759993&#x26;permissions=8&#x26;integration_type=0&#x26;scope=bot+applications.commands" class="button secondary" data-icon="arrow-down-to-square">Invite Bot</a></p>

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## 🚀 Getting Started

Welcome aboard! Whether you're here for moderation, automation, or building beautiful embeds, Pandoryx is designed to be powerful but easy to use.

This guide will walk you through the essentials so you can get up and running in minutes.

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### 🔐 Permissions

Pandoryx requires **Administrator** permissions in your server.

Why? Because it does *a lot* — managing roles, creating channels, moderating users, building ticket panels, editing messages, and more. Granting full access ensures nothing breaks mid-command.

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### 🛠️ Setup Checklist

Once you've invited Pandoryx, here's what to do:

1. **Create a bot channel (optional but recommended)**\
   Set up a `#bot-commands` channel to keep things organized.
2. **Type `/` in any text channel**\
   This brings up the list of available slash commands.
3. Use the command `/help` for a list of commands with descriptions and that are clickable.
4. **Test a few basic commands:**
   * `/warn @user [reason]` – Issue a warning
   * `/ticketpanel create` – Build an interactive ticket panel
   * `/embed create` – Start designing a custom embed
5. **Check out the** [**Commands**](https://asterias-moons.gitbook.io/pandoryx-bot/commands) page to explore everything Pandoryx can do.

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### ⚙️ Customization & Config

Pandoryx comes with smart defaults, but also supports server-specific settings (more coming soon!).\
Watch for the **dashboard release** to customize things visually.

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### 💬 Still Have Questions?

If something doesn’t work or you're confused, here’s what to do:

* 🐞 [**Report a bug**](https://github.com/asteriasmoons/pandoryx-bot/issues/1#issue-3166312503) (comment on the thread, don’t open new issues)
* 💡 [**Suggest a feature**](https://github.com/asteriasmoons/pandoryx-bot/issues/2#issue-3166322020)
* 💬 Join the [**Elyxia Bots Support Server**](https://discord.gg/jS5eTjhK7R)

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Ready to explore? Head to the **Commands** page next!\
Or check out our [**Troubleshooting**](https://asterias-moons.gitbook.io/pandoryx-bot/troubleshooting) page if something’s acting up.
