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

# Set up your family calendar

> Go from a new account to a shared schedule.

Have your email address, household timezone, and au pair's email ready. A parent sets up the household and activates its subscription.

<Note>
  Already invited? [Join your household](/family/join) instead of creating a new one.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    [Sign up](https://www.aupaircal.com/signup) with your email and password. See [Create your account](/setup/create-account).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your household">
    Choose a household name and timezone. Invite your family during setup or do it later. Choose a schedule template or skip it. See [Household setup](/setup/household).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate your subscription">
    Choose a plan and complete checkout. The household subscription provides calendar access for its members. See [Activate your subscription](/setup/subscription).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your schedule rules">
    Open **Family Dashboard** and review your weekly-hours limit and time-off setting. See [Schedule settings](/schedule/settings).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite your au pair">
    Choose **Invite User**, enter their name and email, and select **Au Pair**. They accept the invitation using their own account. See [Invite your family](/family/invite).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your first shift">
    On **Calendar**, choose a day's **+** button. Enter a name, times, and optional location, assign your au pair, then choose **Add Entry**. See [Add a shift](/schedule/add-shift).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## You're ready when

Your family members appear as **active** in Family Dashboard, your first shift appears on the intended day, and your au pair can see it from their account.

Next, [subscribe in your calendar app](/calendar/subscribe) or [reuse a schedule](/schedule/reuse).


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