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

# Setup

## Request division access

<Steps>
  <Step title="Email BARS from your division address">
    Send an email to [contact@stopbars.com](mailto:contact@stopbars.com) from your division email address, eg: `@vatpac.org`.

    Ask for your division to be added to BARS. Include your division's name, your staff position, and your VATSIM CID.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for setup">
    The BARS team will set up your division and add the person who first contacted us as its initial Nav Head. That person can then add other staff as Nav Heads or Nav Members.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open division management">
    We'll reply when your division is set up. Log in to the [BARS website](https://stopbars.com) with your VATSIM account, open your account page, and scroll down to **Your Divisions**. Click **Manage Division** on your division.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add staff and request airports">
    Follow [Staff and airports](/divisions/management), airport access must be approved before you can add lighting data.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Join the division support channels

We recommend that your division staff join the [BARS Discord server](https://stopbars.com/discord).

1. Run the BARS Discord Bot's `/division role` command in any channel.
2. Enter the requested details and proof of your position.
3. Wait for the BARS team to review your request and grant access.

The role gives you access to private channels for division members. You can speak directly with BARS staff, get support, and receive division news and announcements.

## Next Steps

<Card title="Staff and airports" icon="users" href="/divisions/management" horizontal>
  Add your team, choose staff roles, and request the airports your division will maintain.
</Card>