# Creating your first counter

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I**n order to create counters, you need to** [**invite the bot**](https://docs.member-counter.eduardozgz.com/readme/using-the-bot/adding-bot-to-the-server) **and either use** [**quick setup**](https://docs.member-counter.eduardozgz.com/readme/using-the-bot/bot-commands/setup) **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](https://docs.member-counter.eduardozgz.com/readme/counters-list "mention"). 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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