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install docs: Consolidate follow-up steps.

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Now down to just 4 steps!

This version tries to prioritize: just two items that we really want
all admins to look at even if they aren't already mentally committed
to running a big production service and reading all the docs.
Namely, the two required in order to really try out Zulip effectively
with one's colleagues.
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@@ -95,34 +95,24 @@ generate_realm_creation_link` on the server. See also our doc on
running [multiple organizations on the same server](multiple-organizations.html) running [multiple organizations on the same server](multiple-organizations.html)
if that's what you're planning to do. if that's what you're planning to do.
## Step 4: Configure outgoing email ## Step 4: Configure and use
Zulip needs to be able to send email in order to confirm new users' To really see Zulip in action, you'll need to get the people you work
email addresses, and to send email notifications. You'll need to together with using it with you.
provide Zulip with credentials on an email server it can use for * [Set up outgoing email](email.html) so Zulip can confirm new users'
outgoing messages. email addresses and send notifications.
* Learn how to [get your organization started][realm-admin-docs] using
Zulip at its best.
See [our guide for outgoing email](email.html) for detailed Learning more:
instructions, including references to free outgoing-email services if
you don't have one already. You'll set the host and username in
`/etc/zulip/settings.py` and the password in
`/etc/zulip/zulip-secrets.conf`, then restart Zulip to pick up the new
configuration.
When you're done, [be sure to * Subscribe to the
test](email.html#testing-and-troubleshooting) your new email
configuration.
## Step 5: Next steps
* Subscribe to the extremely low-traffic
[Zulip announcements email list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/zulip-announce) [Zulip announcements email list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/zulip-announce)
to get important announcements for Zulip server administrators about for server administrators. This extremely low-traffic list is for
new releases, security issues, etc. important announcements, including new releases and security issues.
* [Follow Zulip on Twitter](https://twitter.com/zulip) to get Zulip news. * Follow [Zulip on Twitter](https://twitter.com/zulip).
* [Learn how to setup your new Zulip organization][realm-admin-docs]. * Learn how to [configure your Zulip server settings](settings.html).
* [Learn how configure your Zulip server settings](settings.html). * Learn about [maintaining a production Zulip server](maintain-secure-upgrade.html).
* [Learn about maintaining a production Zulip server](../production/maintain-secure-upgrade.html).
[realm-admin-docs]: https://zulipchat.com/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip [realm-admin-docs]: https://zulipchat.com/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip