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# Introduction


# Introduction

Welcome to **My Place**, the easiest way for independent pubs and bars to create and manage their own website. This guide will walk you through the **registration process** and how to set up your venue step by step.

### Step 1: Registering for My Place

To begin, go to [app.24social.io/register](https://app.24social.io/register) Here, you will need to enter your details:

* **Google Sign-In Option:** If you prefer, you can register quickly by signing in with Google.
* **Email Address:** Enter a valid email address for your account.
* **First Name & Last Name:** Provide your full name.
* **Password:** Create a secure password that meets the following requirements:

* Minimum **12 characters**
* At least **one uppercase letter** (A-Z)
* At least **one lowercase letter** (a-z)
* At least **one number** (0-9)
*   At least **one special character** (!@#$%^&*(),.?"|<>)

Click **Continue** to proceed.

### Step 2: Finding Your Place

After completing your registration, you will be guided to **set up your venue**. The first step is to find your venue using our Google-powered lookup tool.

1. Start typing your venue name in the search box.
2. If your venue appears in the dropdown list, select it.
3. If you **can’t find your place**, click on the relevant option to manually enter your details.

Click **Next** to continue.

### Step 3: Describing Your Place

In this step, you will provide some basic information about your venue to personalise your website.

* **Enter Place Name:** Your venue’s official names
* **Describe Your Place:** A short description about your business. Example:
    "Family-run 16th-century village pub, serving locally sourced fresh food and Cask Marque awarded ales."  

Click **Next** to proceed.

### Step 4: Setting Your Brand Colour

To ensure your website reflects your branding, you can select a **brand colour** for your site.

1. Choose a primary colour that represents your business.
2. This colour will be used for key elements across your website.

Click **Next** to move forward.

### Step 5: Start Your 30-Day Free Trial

Once you have completed all previous steps, you will see a **final confirmation screen**. Click the **Start 30-Day Free Trial** button to activate your site.

* You now have full access to your **My Place dashboard** where you can start customizing your site, adding menus, events, and more.
* After 30 days, you will be able to choose a subscription plan to continue using My Place.

**Congratulations!** 🎉 Your website is now live and ready to go. If you need help, visit our [Help Center] or contact support.

### Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or need assistance during the setup process, feel free to contact our support team via:

📧 **Email:** team@24social.io
💬 **Live Chat:** Available in the dashboard  
📖 **Knowledge Base:** [Visit Help Center]