> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.supadir.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Setup wizard — step by step
> A detailed walkthrough of the 4-step catalog creation wizard.
The wizard runs once, right after you register. It provisions your catalog and database in the background — by the time you finish step 4, your directory is live.
Already past the wizard? Most settings from the wizard are editable later in **Dashboard → Settings**.
## Step 1 — Catalog name and subdomain
You'll be asked for:
* **Catalog name** — the display name shown in the header and in emails (e.g. "Warsaw Physiotherapists")
* **Subdomain** — the URL prefix for your catalog (e.g. `warsaw-physio` → `warsaw-physio.supadir.com`)
The subdomain cannot be changed after the wizard. Choose something short, lowercase, and without spaces. Hyphens are fine.
After you confirm, Supadir creates your catalog database and redirects you to your new subdomain to continue with step 2.
## Step 2 — Entity type
This is the most important conceptual step. You're defining **what kind of thing your catalog lists**.
Examples:
* A directory of physiotherapists → entity type: `Physiotherapist`
* A directory of bike repair shops → entity type: `Bike Repair Shop`
* A podcast directory → entity type: `Podcast`
You provide two forms of the name:
* **Singular** — used in headings and profile pages (e.g. "Physiotherapist")
* **Plural** — used in listings and counts (e.g. "Physiotherapists")
On the Professional plan and above, you can add more entity types later from **Settings → Entity types**. For example, a medical directory might have: Doctor, Physiotherapist, Nurse.
## Step 3 — Specializations (optional)
Specializations are filterable tags that listing owners can assign to their profile. They help visitors narrow down search results.
Examples:
* A physiotherapy catalog → specializations: Sports injuries, Post-op rehab, Pediatric physiotherapy
* A lawyer directory → specializations: Family law, Corporate law, Criminal defense
You can:
* **Skip this step** — if your catalog doesn't need filters yet
* **Add a few now** — and add more later from **Dashboard → Specializations**
You'll also be asked to name the category label (the word "Specialization" itself is customizable — you might call it "Practice area", "Service type", or "Category").
## Step 4 — Summary and launch
Review your choices and click **Launch catalog**. Supadir finalizes the setup and redirects you to your admin dashboard.
Your catalog is now publicly accessible at `your-slug.supadir.com`.
## What's next
Set your brand color, logo, and hero text.
Add a listing manually or invite an owner.