> ## 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.

# Name your household and choose its timezone

> Set the shared name and timezone for your family calendar.

1. On the welcome screen, choose **Get Started**.
2. Enter a **Household name** that your family will recognize, then choose **Continue**.
3. Review the **Timezone** selection. Choose the timezone your household uses and continue.
4. At **Invite Family**, add your partner or au pair, or skip and invite them later.
5. Choose a [schedule template](/setup/templates) or skip it.
6. At the completion screen, choose **Continue to Dashboard** and [activate your subscription](/setup/subscription) if prompted.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/au-pair-cal/C1XPmixnjHkZq9Yb/images/mobile/household.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=C1XPmixnjHkZq9Yb&q=85&s=dd7a28d8ddffab71c32c465929bb15fb" alt="Household name set to Maple Family during onboarding" width="320" style={{maxWidth: "100%", borderRadius: "12px", margin: "1.5rem auto"}} data-path="images/mobile/household.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/au-pair-cal/C1XPmixnjHkZq9Yb/images/mobile/timezone.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=C1XPmixnjHkZq9Yb&q=85&s=ead4b3b987a9aa0dfad20f3b52894613" alt="Timezone step showing Pacific Time" width="320" style={{maxWidth: "100%", borderRadius: "12px", margin: "1.5rem auto"}} data-path="images/mobile/timezone.png" />

Everyone shares the same household calendar. Check the timezone before adding shifts, especially if someone is traveling.

**Next:** [Choose a schedule template](/setup/templates).


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