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 Find out by rolling out this tool with the domains and services!
 
+## Guide: how to set up
+
+To set up the backend:
+
+- `cd backend`
+- `python -m venv venv`
+- `source venv/bin/activate`
+- `pip install -r requirements.txt`
+
 ## Plans (TODO)
 
 ### Backend