# 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
websocket:
  domains:
    - notes.com

database:
  host: 127.0.0.1
  port: 5432
  name: notes.com
  username: notes
  password: SomePassword

application:
  directories:
    static: /usr/local/share/notes
    upload: /usr/local/lib/notes/upload

session:
  daysvalid: 31
```

## User

Create a user by running
```
notes --createuser
```