# Quick Setup Checklist

Follow this checklist to get your GravityOps Forum up and running in minutes.

## 1. Installation
- [ ] Upload and activate the `gravityops-forum` plugin.
- [ ] Ensure **Gravity Forms** is active.

## 2. Global Settings
- [ ] Go to **Forms > GravityOps > Forum** and navigate to the **Configuration** tab.
- [ ] Set your **Forum Base Slug** (default is `forum`).
- [ ] Verify that **Enable Custom Rewrite Rules** is checked (recommended).
- [ ] Click **Save Configuration**.

## 3. Create Forum Content
- [ ] Navigate to the **Forums** tab.
- [ ] Create at least one **Board** (e.g., "Main Community").
- [ ] Use **Manage Forums** on that board.
- [ ] Create a **Forum** (e.g., "General Discussion") and assign its access set.

## 4. Shortcode Setup (Optional)
- [ ] Create a new WordPress Page (e.g., titled "Community").
- [ ] Add the `[gofrm_index]` shortcode to the page content.
- [ ] (Optional) Create additional pages for `[gofrm_profile]`, etc. GravityOps will automatically discover these pages for navigation.

## 5. Verify Permissions
- [ ] By default, Administrators have full access.
- [ ] Create **Access Sets** in the **Access** tab to define who can view, post, and moderate.
- [ ] Map these Access Sets to WordPress **User Roles** (e.g., Subscribers).
- [ ] Assign your Access Sets to individual Forums.

## 6. Test Your Forum
- [ ] Visit the front-end of your site at `/forum/` (or your chosen slug).
- [ ] Ensure you can see your boards and forums.
- [ ] Try creating a topic and posting a reply.
