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# Quick Start Guide - Church Membership System

## 🚀 Get Started in 5 Minutes

### Step 1: Install (2 minutes)

1. **Start XAMPP**
   - Open XAMPP Control Panel
   - Click **Start** for Apache
   - Click **Start** for MySQL
   
2. **Run Installer**
   ```
   http://localhost/copmadinaarea/install.php
   ```
   
3. **Enter Database Details**
   - Host: `localhost`
   - Database: `church_membership`
   - Username: `root`
   - Password: _(leave empty)_
   
4. **Click Install**

### Step 2: Login (1 minute)

```
URL: http://localhost/copmadinaarea/login.php

Email: nabibo2@yahoo.co.uk
Username: nabibo
Password: password123
```

### Step 3: First Tasks (2 minutes)

1. **Change Password**
   - Click profile icon (top right)
   - Select "Profile"
   - Go to "Change Password" tab
   - Update password

2. **Add Your First Area**
   - Click "Administration" on dashboard
   - Click "Manage Areas"
   - Click "Add New Area"
   - Fill details and save

3. **Add Your First Member**
   - Click "Membership" on dashboard
   - Click "Add New Member"
   - Fill required fields
   - Save

## 📱 Main Modules

### Dashboard
View statistics, recent members, and quick access icons

### Membership
- Add new members
- Search members
- View member details
- Edit member information
- Export member lists

### Administration
- Manage Areas
- Manage Districts
- Manage Assemblies

### Reports
- Member statistics
- Baptism reports
- Demographics
- Export to CSV/Excel/PDF

### User Management
- Add users
- Assign roles
- Set access levels

### Settings
- Configure system
- Customize theme
- Set timezone
- Enable/disable features

## 🎯 Common Tasks

### Add a New Member
1. Dashboard → Membership → Add New Member
2. Fill personal information
3. Select Area/District/Assembly
4. Fill spiritual information
5. Click "Save Member"

### Generate a Report
1. Dashboard → Reports
2. Select report type
3. Click "Generate Report"
4. Export as needed (CSV/Excel/PDF)

### Create a New User
1. Dashboard → User Management
2. Click "Add New User"
3. Fill user details
4. Set access level
5. Assign location
6. Save

### View Audit Logs
1. Dashboard → Audit Logs
2. Filter by module/action
3. Review activities

## 🔐 Access Levels

- **Superuser**: Full system access
- **Area Admin**: Area, Districts, Assemblies
- **District Admin**: Districts, Assemblies
- **Assembly Admin**: Assembly only

## 💡 Tips

- **Auto Member ID**: Generated automatically when adding members
- **Family Grouping**: Use Family ID to link family members
- **Batch Actions**: Use reports for bulk operations
- **Regular Backups**: Settings → Backup & Restore
- **Security**: Change default password immediately

## 📞 Need Help?

- Check README.md for detailed information
- Review INSTALLATION_GUIDE.md for setup issues
- See FEATURES.md for complete feature list
- Check Audit Logs for system activities

## 🎨 Customization

### Change Theme Colors
1. Settings → Theme tab
2. Select Primary Color
3. Select Secondary Color
4. Save Changes

### Update Site Title
1. Settings → General tab
2. Change "Site Title"
3. Save Changes

## ⚠️ Important Notes

1. **Backup Regularly**: Use the backup feature in Settings
2. **Strong Passwords**: Enforce strong password policy
3. **User Access**: Assign appropriate access levels
4. **Data Validation**: System validates all inputs
5. **Mobile Access**: Fully responsive on all devices

## 🌐 URLs

- **Dashboard**: `http://localhost/copmadinaarea/dashboard.php`
- **Login**: `http://localhost/copmadinaarea/login.php`
- **Membership**: `http://localhost/copmadinaarea/modules/membership/`
- **Reports**: `http://localhost/copmadinaarea/modules/reports/`

## ✅ Checklist

- [ ] Install system
- [ ] Login with default credentials
- [ ] Change default password
- [ ] Configure settings
- [ ] Add Areas
- [ ] Add Districts
- [ ] Add Assemblies
- [ ] Create user accounts
- [ ] Add first member
- [ ] Generate first report
- [ ] Create backup

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**You're all set! Start managing your church membership efficiently.** 🎉

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