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+# Run from scratch
+
+## Database
+
+Create an empty database. The configured user needs to be able to create and alter stuff.
+
+## Configuration
 Create a configuration file `$HOME/.config/notes.yaml` with the following content:
 
 ```yaml
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   daysvalid: 31
 ```
 
-Create an empty database.
+## User
+
+Create a user by running
+```
+notes --createuser
+```