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# 🚀 Getting Started
<div align="center">
**🎯 From zero to earning Microsoft Rewards points in minutes**
*Complete setup guide for beginners*
</div>
---
## ✅ Requirements
- **Node.js 18+** (22 recommended) — [Download here](https://nodejs.org/)
- **Microsoft accounts** with email + password
- **Optional:** Docker for containerized deployment
---
## ⚡ Quick Setup (Recommended)
<div align="center">
### **🎬 One Command, Total Automation**
</div>
```bash
# 🪟 Windows
setup/setup.bat
# 🐧 Linux/macOS/WSL
bash setup/setup.sh
# 🌍 Any platform
npm run setup
```
**That's it!** The wizard will:
- ✅ Help you create `src/accounts.json` with your Microsoft credentials
- ✅ Install all dependencies automatically
- ✅ Build the TypeScript project
- ✅ Start earning points immediately
---
## 🛠️ Manual Setup
<details>
<summary><strong>📖 Prefer step-by-step? Click here</strong></summary>
### 1⃣ **Configure Your Accounts**
```bash
cp src/accounts.example.json src/accounts.json
# Edit accounts.json with your Microsoft credentials
```
### 2⃣ **Install Dependencies & Build**
```bash
npm install
npm run build
```
### 3⃣ **Choose Your Mode**
```bash
# Single run (test it works)
npm start
# Automated daily scheduler (set and forget)
npm run start:schedule
```
</details>
---
## 🎯 What Happens Next?
The script will automatically:
- 🔍 **Search Bing** for points (desktop + mobile)
- 📅 **Complete daily sets** (quizzes, polls, activities)
- 🎁 **Grab promotions** and bonus opportunities
- 🃏 **Work on punch cards** (multi-day challenges)
-**Daily check-ins** for easy points
- 📚 **Read articles** for additional rewards
**All while looking completely natural to Microsoft!** 🤖
---
## 🐳 Docker Alternative
If you prefer containers:
```bash
# Ensure accounts.json and config.jsonc exist
docker compose up -d
# Follow logs
docker logs -f microsoft-rewards-script
```
**[Full Docker Guide →](./docker.md)**
---
## 🔧 Next Steps
Once running, explore these guides:
| Priority | Guide | Why Important |
|----------|-------|---------------|
| **High** | **[Accounts & 2FA](./accounts.md)** | Set up TOTP for secure automation |
| **High** | **[Scheduling](./schedule.md)** | Configure automated daily runs |
| **Medium** | **[Notifications](./ntfy.md)** | Get alerts on your phone |
| **Low** | **[Humanization](./humanization.md)** | Advanced anti-detection |
---
## 🆘 Need Help?
**Script not starting?** → [Troubleshooting Guide](./diagnostics.md)
**Login issues?** → [Accounts & 2FA Setup](./accounts.md)
**Want Docker?** → [Container Guide](./docker.md)
**Found a bug?** [Report it here](https://github.com/TheNetsky/Microsoft-Rewards-Script/issues)
**Need support?** [Join our Discord](https://discord.gg/KRBFxxsU)
---
## 🔗 Related Guides
- **[Accounts & 2FA](./accounts.md)** — Add Microsoft accounts with TOTP
- **[Docker](./docker.md)** — Deploy with containers
- **[Scheduler](./schedule.md)** — Automate daily execution
- **[Discord Webhooks](./conclusionwebhook.md)** — Get run summaries