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This guide walks you from a brand-new account to a complete, ready-to-present service order in 10 minutes.

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Before You Start

You’ll need an AdoraPlan account. Sign up free → — no credit card required.

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Step 1 — Complete the Setup Wizard (2 min)

After signing up, the onboarding wizard launches automatically. It walks you through:
  1. Name your organization (your church or ministry name)
  2. Add your church (name, city, contact info)
  3. Pick your ministries (Worship, Youth, Children’s, etc.)
  4. Invite your first team member (optional — skip if flying solo for now)
Don’t skip the Ministry Picker step. The ministries you create here become the backbone of your planning structure.

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Step 2 — Add Your First Songs (3 min)

1

Go to Hymns

Click Hymns in the sidebar.
2

Add a Song

Click Add Song and enter the title, key signature, and tempo.
3

Add Lyrics

Paste your lyrics using section headers so slides generate automatically:
[Verse 1]
Your lyric lines here

[Chorus]
Your chorus lines here
4

Save

Click Save. Repeat for 2–3 more songs.
You can also import songs from the Master Hymnary — a curated global collection. Switch to the Master Hymnary tab on the Hymns page and click Import on any hymn.

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Step 3 — Create Your First Program (3 min)

1

Go to Programs

Click Programs in the sidebar, then click New Program.
2

Choose Custom

Select the Custom tab in the creation wizard.
3

Set the Details

Choose your church, ministry, and service type. Set the date and time.
4

Build the Service Order

In the editor, click Add Song to add songs from your library. Click Add Activity for non-song items (Welcome, Prayer, Sermon, etc.). Drag items to reorder.
5

Save

Click Save. Your first program is ready.

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Step 4 — Present It Live (2 min)

1

Open the Program

Navigate to the program you just created.
2

Click Present

Click the Present button in the program header.
3

Open the Display

Click Open Display to launch the full-screen audience view. Drag it to your projector or external monitor.
4

Control with Your Phone

Click Remote Control and scan the QR code with your phone for wireless slide control.
Presentation Mode requires a Pro or Max plan. Compare plans →

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You’re Live! What’s Next?

Invite Your Team

Add volunteers and assign them to roles in your programs.

Build Your Roster

Set up rotation teams for one-click weekly scheduling.

Set Up Your Hierarchy

Define service types and template roles so roster slots generate automatically.

Explore the Dashboard

Your weekly command center for upcoming services and team health.