# Quickstart Guide

Welcome to PW-TOOLS! This guide outlines the most important things to know to get started quickly.

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## 1\. Create your calendar

Everyone can create a calendar for free. This will set up the calendar, your first coordinator account, and optionally some sample data.

[Create your own calendar now for free](https://calendar.pw-tools.net/kalender/anlegen)

## 2\. Set Up Your Calendar

Complete the onboarding process to name your calendar, set your congregation name, and upload a KML file defining your borders if applicable.

[Open Settings](https://calendar.pw-tools.net/admin/kalender/0)

## 3\. Add Publishers

Manage your publishers by sending email invitations, adding them manually, or sharing a self-registration link for them to sign up themselves.

[Open Settings](https://calendar.pw-tools.net/admin/nutzerverwaltung)

## 4\. Choose a Scheduling Mode

Decide between Shift System (for fixed schedules, campaigns, and key-men/leaders) or Flexible Calendar (for slot-based stand and item reservations).

[Open Settings](https://calendar.pw-tools.net/admin/kampagnen)

## 5\. Integrate Notifications

Keep everyone updated with news announcements, target group newsletters, or automated alerts via Telegram and SMS.

[Open Settings](https://calendar.pw-tools.net/admin/kalender/8)