> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.birdtab.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Onboarding

> What happens after install and how to set BirdTab up in under a minute.

After installing BirdTab, a short onboarding flow opens automatically. It takes about 30 seconds and helps you set your defaults.

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step title="Welcome">
    Quick intro to BirdTab and what you can expect on each new tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your region">
    Select your birding region. This controls which birds are shown in your daily feed.

    Free users: United States only.
    Pro users (or active trial): 200+ regions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Auto-play preference">
    Choose whether bird audio should auto-play when a new tab opens.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Change onboarding choices later

You can edit onboarding choices anytime in **Settings**:

* **Birding Region**
* **Auto-play Media**

## Feature tour after onboarding

After setup, BirdTab may show a short feature tour to point out key controls.

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## If onboarding does not appear

* Open a new tab and check if BirdTab is already active.
* Make sure BirdTab is enabled in your browser's extension settings.
* Disable and re-enable the BirdTab extension, then open a new tab.
* If it still fails, contact support: [support@birdtab.app](mailto:support@birdtab.app)