Set up your mosque

The onboarding guides you through the basic setup of your mosque on moschee.io. In just a few steps you configure everything you need to get started.

Overview

The onboarding consists of several steps you complete one after another:

  1. Welcome – Name and logo of your mosque
  2. Location – Address and coordinates
  3. Prayer times (optional) – Configure prayer times
  4. Contact – Email, phone, and website
  5. Verification – Upload a document
  6. Done – Summary and finish

Welcome

In the first step you enter your mosque name. This name is shown throughout the platform.

What you need to enter:

  • Mosque name (required)

    • The official name of your mosque or organization
    • Example: "Islamic Center Berlin" or "DITIB Mosque Munich"
  • Logo (optional)

    • Upload a logo that will appear across the platform
    • Supported formats: JPG, PNG, SVG
    • Recommended size: At least 200x200 pixels

Welcome step

Tips:

  • Use the full, official name of your mosque
  • You can change the logo later in Settings
  • A high-quality logo improves your presentation

Location

In the second step you enter your mosque’s address and location. These details are important for:

  • Calculating prayer times (if enabled)
  • Displaying your mosque on maps
  • Helping visitors find you

What you need to enter:

  • Street and house number (required)

    • Start typing your address
    • Example: "Musterstraße 123"
    • Pick an address from the suggestions
    • Important: When you select a suggestion, GPS coordinates, ZIP, city, and country are filled automatically
  • ZIP code (required)

    • Filled automatically when you select an address
    • Can also be entered manually
    • Example: "12345"
  • City (required)

    • Filled automatically when you select an address
    • Can also be entered manually
    • Example: "Berlin"
  • Country (required)

    • Filled automatically when you select an address
    • Can also be selected from the list manually
  • Time zone (required)

    • Suggested automatically based on the selected country
    • Can be adjusted if needed
    • Important for accurate prayer time calculations

Location step

How automatic address lookup works:

Start typing your address in the "Street and house number" field

Address suggestions appear while you type

Select your address from the suggestions

The following are filled automatically:

  • ZIP
  • City
  • Country
  • Time zone (based on country)

Tips:

  • GPS coordinates are especially important if you plan to use prayer times
  • If you want to adjust the automatically generated coordinates, you can do so later at any time

Contact

Enter your mosque’s contact details so visitors can reach you.

What you can provide:

  • Email address (required)

    • The primary email for your mosque
    • Example: "contact@moschee.de"
    • Used for notifications and communication
  • Phone (optional)

    • Phone number for inquiries
    • Example: "+49 123 456789"
  • Website (optional)

Contact step

Tips:

  • Use an email address that is checked regularly
  • The email is also used for important notifications
  • You can change all contact details later in Settings

Verification

This step only appears if your mosque has not yet been verified. Verification is required and confirms you are authorized to manage the mosque.

What you need to upload:

A PDF document proving your affiliation with the mosque. Accepted documents:

  • Articles of association / founding certificate
  • Letter from the community leadership
  • Official confirmation or registration document (e.g., Vereinsregister)

Steps:

Click the upload area or drag a PDF file into it

Select a PDF file (max 10 MB)

Click "Upload document"

After a successful upload you can continue

Verification step

Important notes:

  • Only PDF files are accepted
  • Maximum file size: 10 MB
  • Your document is handled confidentially and only used for verification
  • You’ll receive a notification once verification is complete

What happens after upload?

  • Our team reviews your document
  • You receive an email notification about the status
  • After successful verification you get full access to the platform

Done

In the final step you see a summary of everything you entered.

What you’ll see:

  • Mosque name: The name you entered
  • Location: City and country
  • Contact: Email address

Done step

Finish:

Review all entries

If something is incorrect, use "Back" to return to the relevant step

Click "Complete setup"

After finishing, your settings are saved and you’ll be redirected to the dashboard.

After onboarding

Next steps:

  1. Choose a plan: Visit the billing page to review available features and limits2. Adjust prayer times: If needed, tweak prayer times in Settings

Update settings:

You can change everything entered during onboarding at any time in Settings:

  • Organization settings → General (name, logo)
  • Organization settings → Location (address, coordinates)
  • Organization settings → Contact (email, phone, website)
  • Prayer times → Settings (calculation method, times)

Frequently asked questions

Help and support

If you have questions or run into issues during onboarding:

  • Email: support@moschee.io
  • Help in the dashboard: Use the help icon in the dashboard
  • Documentation: You’ll find more guides throughout this documentation