You will need to set the variables in `.env.example`, and rename the file to `.env`.
No you can visit your LNbits at http://localhost:5000/.
Run the server:
Now modify the `.env` file with any settings you prefer and add a proper [funding source](./wallets.md) by modifying the value of `LNBITS_BACKEND_WALLET_CLASS` and providing the extra information and credentials related to the chosen funding source.
```sh
(.venv) $ python -m lnbits
```
Then you can run restart it and it will be using the new settings.
You might also need to install additional packages, depending on the [backend wallet](./wallets.md) you use.
You might also need to install additional packages, depending on the chosen backend.