# Installation

## ER:LC Panel Setup

## 1. Create an ER:LC API Key

Your `ERLC API Key` authorizes Sonoran CMS to access your game server information.

### Purchase API Access from ER:LC

ER:LC grants API access as a paid upgrade.

Once in-game, select the `Menu` button at the top left > `Servers` > `Owned Servers` > Select your private server > `Upgrade Packs` > `API Pack`.

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### Copy Your ER:LC API Key

Once in your private ER:LC server, open the `Server Info` tab.

Select `Edit Server Settings` > Navigate To `ER:LC API` > Select `Edit` to Copy.

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## 2. Enter Your ER:LC API Key

In the CMS navigate to **Admin** (grey gear icon) > **Integrations** > **ER:LC Game Panel**

Paste the ER:LC API key into the setup modal.

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## 3. Link Roblox and Discord to CMS

For full functionality, users must link their Roblox and Discord accounts to their CMS account.

The **Discord account link banner** automatically appears once one or more Discord servers are added in the Integrations panel. The **Roblox account link banner** appears when the ER:LC panel is enabled. These banners will show at the top of the CMS for all users who do not have their social accounts linked.

Additionally, you can [enforce Roblox and Discord account linking requirements in the ER:LC Whitelist panel](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cms/integration-capabilities/usage/whitelist#social-requirements).

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### 4. Import Data from Another Provider

Migrating to Sonoran CMS from another ER:LC management panel provider? Import your data by using the import wizard!

{% content-ref url="usage/migration-import" %}
[migration-import](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cms/integration-capabilities/er-lc-game-panel/usage/migration-import)
{% endcontent-ref %}