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@@ -10,6 +10,18 @@ Install dependencies with `yarn`
 yarn
 ```
 
+Rename `.env.example` to `.env` and configure the environment variables.
+
+```bash
+cp .env.example .env
+```
+
+Migrate the database with `yarn sequelize db:migrate`
+
+```bash
+yarn sequelize db:migrate
+```
+
 ## Usage
 
 Build the project with `yarn build`