> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getyardo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Initial Setup

> Follow these steps to get Yardo ready for daily operations. Once complete, you can begin scheduling appointments immediately. 

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Organization">
    Your organization is created during onboarding and acts as the foundation for all activity in Yardo.

    Organization-level settings apply across all locations.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a Location">
    Create at least one location to begin scheduling.

    You’ll configure:

    * Location name
    * Time zone
    * Operating hours
    * Closed days or holidays (if applicable)

    Operating hours define when appointments can be scheduled and prevent conflicts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Dock Doors">
    Add dock doors for the location.

    For each dock door, you can:

    * Assign a name or identifier
    * Set inbound, outbound, or both
    * Mark active or inactive
    * Block time for maintenance or downtime

    Dock doors represent your actual scheduling capacity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define Time Slot Settings">
    Configure how time is divided for scheduling.

    This includes:

    * Slot interval (15, 30, or 60 minutes)
    * Capacity rules per time window
    * Conflict prevention rules

    These settings ensure appointments reflect real operational constraints.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite Internal Users">
    Invite team members and assign roles.

    You can control:

    * Which locations users can access
    * What actions they are allowed to perform

    Clear role assignment improves accountability and security.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Carrier Access (Optional)">
    If desired, grant carriers access to request or manage appointments.

    Carrier access can be:

    * Approved at the organization level
    * Limited to specific locations

    This step is optional but highly recommended to reduce manual scheduling work.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Once a location and dock doors are configured, Yardo is fully operational. You can begin creating appointments, managing dock activity, and tracking arrivals immediately.
</Info>