> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dexcore.gitbook.io/guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dexcore.gitbook.io/guide/getting-started/quick-start.md).

# Quick Start

Get DexCore up and running in minutes. Follow these steps in order.

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⏱ **Estimated time:** 5–10 minutes for the initial setup.
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**Requires Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2016+.** macOS and Linux are not supported.
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## Step 1: Install DexCore

1. Download the bot from the [💾┇download](https://discord.com/channels/1404454457512693781/1404460359846461500/1409882955991486524) channel on Discord.
2. Extract (unzip) all files into a folder.
3. Open the bot and log in with your **license key**.

👉 Full instructions: [Installation](/guide/setup/installation/installation.md)

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## Step 2: Configure IMAP

Set up your email (Gmail or custom IMAP) in the **Config file** so DexCore can read incoming emails and OTP codes.

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Gmail requires an **App Password** — your regular password won't work with IMAP.
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👉 Full instructions: [Config File](/guide/setup/installation/config-file.md) | [Gmail Setup](/guide/setup/installation/config-file/gmail-setup.md)

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## Step 3: Add Proxies

Add your **ISP proxies** to the `proxy.txt` file — one proxy per line.

👉 Full instructions: [Proxy File Setup](/guide/setup/installation/proxy-file.md) | [Proxy Best Practices](/guide/setup/best-practices/proxies.md)

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## Step 4: Choose Your Module

Each module has its own Quick Start with task file setup and workflow:

| Module                                                    | Description                                                        | Quick Start                                                          |
| --------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [📧 Outlook / Hotmail](/guide/modules/outlook-hotmail.md) | Microsoft email automation — security, forwarding, bulk operations | [Outlook Quick Start](/guide/modules/outlook-hotmail/quick-start.md) |

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More modules are coming soon. Each module has its own Quick Start with the recommended workflow.
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