# Quickstart

> Get your first Discord bot or app online on Daki in minutes — from sign-up to a running server.

New to Daki? This is the fastest path from zero to a running server. Follow the steps below, then dive into the linked guides for the details.

**Step 1: Create an account**

Sign up for free with Discord at [dash.daki.cc](https://dash.daki.cc), or create a [Billing Panel](https://billing.daki.cc) account for paid plans. Full details: [Create an Account](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/account-create).

**Step 2: Create a server**

In the Free Tier Dashboard, open **Server → Create**, choose a name and a language (**Node.js** or **Python**), then click **Create**. See [Create Your First Server](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/create-server).

**Step 3: Open the Portal**

Log in to the [Portal](https://portal.daki.cc) via SSO — no password needed — to manage your files, startup settings, and console. See [Portal Overview](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/portal).

**Step 4: Upload your code and set the startup command**

Upload your project in the **Files** tab (ZIP or SFTP), then set the install and startup commands in the **Startup** tab. See [Startup Settings](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/startup-settings).

**Step 5: Add your secrets and start**

Store tokens and keys in a `.env` file (see [Environment Variables](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/environment-variables)), then hit **Start** in the **Console** tab.

## Pick your path

- [Deploy a Discord.js Bot](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/deploy-discordjs) — Node.js bot — install, token, and going live.
- [Deploy a Python Bot](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/deploy-python) — discord.py / py-cord — full walkthrough.
- [Keep a Free Server Alive](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/save-free-server-from-purge) — Extend runtime so your free server isn't purged.
- [Connect a Custom Domain](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/custom-domain) — Point your own domain at a paid-plan web app.

> **Info:** On the **Free Tier**, your server starts with 3 days of runtime — extend it for free by watching short ads. See [Free Tier Overview](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/free-tier).

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Source: https://daki.cc/wiki/quickstart