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title: Getting Started
description: "## Step 1: Join a server with Scout Join the [GameTree Discord server](https://discord.gg/6duvwHx2Q2) or any server that has Scout installed. Get up and running with Scout in under 2 minutes. ## Step 2: Create or join an LFG Type **/lfg** to create a session…"
url: "https://gametree.me/docs/quick-start/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Getting Started
---

# Getting Started

## Step 1: Join a server with Scout

Join the [GameTree Discord server](https://discord.gg/6duvwHx2Q2) or any server that has Scout installed. Get up and running with Scout in under 2 minutes.

## Step 2: Create or join an LFG

Type **/lfg** to create a session for any game, or type **/sessions** to browse and join existing ones.

## Step 3: Set your timezone

Type **/preferences** and click the **Set Timezone** button on the response. This is a one time setup.

You can create instant sessions without it, and relative times like "in 1 hour" work fine. But scheduling for a specific time, such as "8pm" or "Tuesday at 3pm", needs your timezone so Scout knows what you mean.

## **Step 4: Connect your GameTree account (optional but recommended)**

- Download the GameTree app at [gametree.me](https://gametree.me) and create an account.
- Sign in and link Discord from your GameTree profile. Scout picks the connection up automatically, so there is nothing to type in Discord.

Connecting unlocks better matching based on your game library, personality, and preferences. It also lets you manage a cross-platform friends list, and Scout can work out your timezone for you.

## **Step 5: Add friends**

Type **/friends add** followed by a Discord or GameTree username to build your LFG friends list. Friends are scored and invited ahead of everyone else when you create a session.

## **Tips for the best experience**

- **Turn on Rich Presence** in Discord settings so Scout can detect when you launch games.
- **Set your status to Online:** Scout only sends invites when Discord shows you as Online or Idle.
- **Allow DMs from server members:** Scout sends invites and notifications via DM.

Type** /help** anytime to see the main commands, or browse the full [All Commands](https://gametree.me/docs/all-commands/) reference.