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+# configuring a new application
+
+## Resources
+
+### A Name
+
+In this doc, let's say, `FreeField`
+
+### A domain name
+
+Wait ... `freefield.pschneider.fr`
+You'll have to see with your provider, in order to power it, and make it point to your host ip, at least concerning the ports 80 & 443.
+
+### An Npgsql db
+
+The database must be created, and we need its connection string, allowed to modify the dd
+
+### A mailling service
+
+You'll need to send e-mail ... using smtp and the provider of your choice.
+