> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hollaex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hollaex.com/hollaex-dashboard/launching-your-exchange.md). # Launching Your Exchange {% hint style="info" %} For additional help setting up, take a look at our walkthrough on [Arcade](https://app.arcade.software/share/FESEgOoldnH9nKwzd78R). :joystick: {% endhint %} ## Getting an Account The first step to launching your exchange is to contact our team via the form at the following link. Once reviewed, our team will be in touch with the next steps. {% embed url="" %} Once we have gone through the initial few steps, you will be provided with credentials that will allow you to log in to the HollaEx Dashboard for the first time, accessed at the link below: {% embed url="" %} *** ## Logging In Once on the login page, enter the credentials provided:
A verification code will be sent to your email. Copy this over and enter it to access your dashboard.
On the right-hand side of the screen, you will see the setup guide. This will guide you through the required steps to get started. *** ## Backend Setup On the right-hand side of the screen, you will see the setup guide. This will guide you through the required steps to get started. On the right-hand side of the screen, you will see the setup guide. This will guide you through the required steps to get started.
First, click *Open Hosting*.
Then select the domain for the exchange backend by clicking *Configure Domain*.
Here you can choose whether to have the free automatically created HollaEx domain or your own (This can be changed at a later date with ease). {% hint style="info" %} Note: This domain is **not** the URL that users will use to access the exchange. This is solely for the backend (APIs, core trading operation, etc). {% endhint %}
Check the domain and save it. Next, click *Go Live* from the *Exchange Host* page, and confirm the pop-up. This will automatically set up your exchange, generally taking a handful of minutes.
This setup can be monitored from either the *Recent Deployments* or the *Events* tab.
*** ## Frontend Setup Once the backend deployment is complete, access the *Projects* page found on the sidebar; it can also be accessed from the Setup Guide. Create a *New Project* using the button on the top right (if this is greyed out, give the browser a refresh).
Here a gallery of pre-made frontend templates can be browsed through, and can choose the design that suits your business. This can be changed at a later date.
For the fastest setup, stick with the 'HollaEx Kit v2 Web' and click P*ublish* to proceed.
Now, click the *Configure Domain* button under *Domain* to set the frontend domain URL.
Similar to the backend, a HollaEx domain can be used straight away, or your own chosen one. This can be changed later. Click *Apply* to save this.
The website will now publish and then can be reached using the frontend domain address.
*** ## Accessing the Exchange for the First Time Once the domain is accessed, you should see a blue screen. Click *Begin Account Creation* to start.
First, select an administrator email. This can be, but does not have to be, the same as the dashboard email used.
Next, create the password for this admin account and proceed. {% hint style="warning" %} Note: Ensure both the email and password are saved securely, as they cannot be recovered later. {% endhint %}
Confirm the password, and log in with the credentials you just created. *** Next, we have some quick (optional) final steps. Most of the settings, apart from 2FA, can be changed later on. 1. **Time zone & language**: Select the default language and where your exchange will be based. 2. **Admin account security**: Create the 2FA code for login. 3. **Assets**: Choose the initially offered assets. 4. **Features**: Enable or disable the desired features to offer. 5. **Email**: This can be set now, but often easier to do later, following this [guide](/how-tos/set-up-the-smtp-email.md), so it can be skipped for now.
Once these are set, review the settings, click *Confirm,* and let the exchange launch.
Once the setup process is complete, click *Enter Your Exchange* to see the exchange for the first time.
With the exchange setup, take a look through some of the other pages of the docs, to learn how to start customization and get your exchange ready for its full launch.