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

# Quickstart

> Get your Discord server set up with extratime in under five minutes.

# Quickstart

This guide walks you through setting up extratime.gg for your Discord server from scratch.

## Prerequisites

* A Discord account
* A Discord server where you have **Manage Server** permission
* A web browser

## Step 1: Sign in

Go to [extratimegg.com](https://extratimegg.com) and click **Get Started**. You'll be redirected to Discord to authorize your account.

extratime requests the following Discord permissions:

* **identify** — your Discord user ID, username, and avatar
* **email** — your email address (for account recovery)
* **guilds** — the list of servers you're in (so we can show you which ones to manage)

## Step 2: Add the bot

From the dashboard, select your server and click **Add Bot**. You'll be taken to Discord's authorization screen to add the extratime bot to your server.

The bot requires these permissions:

* Manage Roles (for role sync)
* Manage Channels (for match channels)
* Send Messages
* Embed Links
* Use Application Commands

<Warning>
  The bot needs the **Manage Roles** permission and its role must be placed **above** any roles it will assign. Drag the "extratime.gg" role above your team/rank roles in Discord's role settings.
</Warning>

## Step 3: Configure your server

Once the bot is added, head to **Admin → Bot Settings** in the dashboard to configure:

* **Notification channel** — where match results and announcements are posted
* **Match channels** — auto-created text channels for each match (Pro+)
* **Role sync** — automatically assign Discord roles based on team membership or rank (Pro+)

## Step 4: Invite your players

Share your server's extratime link with your community. Players sign in with Discord and can immediately:

* Create or join teams
* Queue for scrims
* Register for tournaments
* Set up their player profile

That's it — you're live.

<Card title="Next: Bot Settings" icon="gear" href="/admin/bot-settings">
  Configure match channels, notifications, and role sync.
</Card>