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 Follow these steps to get SoulSync up and running on your system.
 
+### ⚠️ Important Soulseek Sharing Requirement
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+**CRITICAL**: Before using SoulSync, you MUST set up a shared folder in slskd. Users who only download without sharing are typically banned by other Soulseek users, which will severely limit your ability to find and download music. 
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+1. In your slskd web interface (`http://localhost:5030`), go to the **Shares** section
+2. Add at least one folder containing music files to share with the network
+3. The more you share, the better your reputation and download success rate will be
+4. Consider sharing your organized music collection from your Plex library
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 ### Prerequisites
 
 Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed and configured: