Getting Started with The DM's Ark
- Log in to Your Account 
 Head over to thedmsark.com and click on "Log In".
- Connect with Discord 
 Sign in easily using your Discord account.
- Choose Your Plan 
 Select the plan that fits your needs. Remember, all our plans come with full access to our Discord transcription feature!
- Welcome to The DM's Ark! 
 Once logged in, you'll land on your DM's Ark home page.
- Add the Discord Bot 
 On the left sidebar, click the Discord logo labeled "Add Bot". Follow the guided steps to add The Ark bot to your Discord server where you and your party play.
To confirm it's set up correctly, type /ark hello in your Discord server. If the Ark responds, you're all set! Encounter any issues? Reach out at [email protected] or click the chat bubble within the app. We're always here to help!
- Create Your First Campaign 
 Click on "Campaigns" in the sidebar, then select "Create your first campaign!" to begin.
- Fill Out Campaign Details 
 Enter your campaign information, hit submit, and you'll be directed to your new campaign's session page.
- Set Up Your First Session 
 Click "Create your first session!", complete the session details, then hit submit. You'll now see your session details page.
- Prepare Your Party 
 You're almost ready! Gather your party in your Discord voice channel and prepare for an amazing session.
- Start Your Session 
 When everyone's ready, return to your session page in The Ark and click "Start Session". A banner at the bottom will appear, confirming your session is ready.
- Invite the bot to your voice channel - In Discord, join the voice channel where you will be hosting your session and run - /ark join. This will invite the bot to start transcribing your session.
And that's it. The Ark is now capturing your session notes, so you can focus on fun and adventure!
Wrapping Up Your Session
Once your session ends, type /ark stop in your Discord server, or simply click "Stop" on the session banner in The Ark app. Within a few minutes, you'll receive a detailed recap and summary of your session.
Need Help?
We're here for you! If you have any questions, reach out via:
- Email: [email protected] 
- In-app Support Chat 
Happy gaming, and welcome to The DM's Ark!
