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# Creating your first counter

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I**n order to create counters, you need to** [**invite the bot**](/readme/using-the-bot/adding-bot-to-the-server.md) **and either use** [**quick setup**](/readme/using-the-bot/bot-commands/setup.md) **command for some basic counters or** [**go to the bot's dashboard**](https://membercounter.app/dashboard)**.**
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**Create a voice or text channel in Discord.**

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**Find it in dashboard by selecting your server at the server list on the left and then clicking on the channel itself. You should see template editor like below:**

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**"Add counter" button will allow you to add and configure a counter that you need:**

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**Configure selected counter to your needs**

You can learn how to configure certain counters in [Counters list](/readme/counters-list.md). It'll explain what options counter has and examples with various use cases. Visit next page to learn how to customize them.
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