> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://api-anticheat.gitbook.io/apiac/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://api-anticheat.gitbook.io/apiac/introduction/first-time-user.md).

# First Time User

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The [Discord](https://discord.gg/stz4nCkhZp) & [Dashboard](https://panel.api-anticheat.com) is where all new users get started.
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1. Access the Discord by [clicking this link](https://discord.gg/stz4nCkhZp).
2. Verify yourself & open ticket.
3. If you bought license redeem it on ticket using command: $redeem here\_put\_your\_license\_key
4. After 3rd step you can access our dashboard by [clicking this link](https://panel.api-anticheat.com).
5. Download anticheat by going to section download.
6. After downloading anticheat move files to your server.
7. Copy your license key from dashboard in section licenses
8. Paste your license key in configs/serverconfig.lua to 

   ```lua
   APIANTICHEATcs.License
   ```
9. Now you can start anticheat it will automatic set your ip address to your key.
10. Configure configs/config.lua & configs/serverconfig.lua because some functions could not work on your server.
11. If you have any problem or errors please contact us on our discord server by creating ticket.