diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -72,64 +72,9 @@ To contribute changes:
 See the [contributing.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for a detailed guide on how to contribute.
 
 
-## How to Build and Run the Site Locally
-
-Create a local python environment and install all the required dependencies using the following commands (either with conda or pip)
-
-### If Using Conda
-1. Create the Conda Environment
-```sh
-conda env create -f environment.yml
-```
-2. Activate the Conda Environment
-```sh
-conda activate DISCOVER-Cookbook
-```
-3. Finally, to build the Jupyter Book
-``` sh
-sphinx-build -b html DISCOVER/ DISCOVER/_build/html
-```
-
-### If Using pip
-1. Create a Virtual Environment (optional)
-```sh
-python -m venv .venv
-```
-2. Activate the virtual Environment (optional)
-- on Windows:
-```sh
-.venv\Scripts\activate
-```
-- on macOS/Linux:
-```sh
-source .venv/bin/activate
-```
-3. Install the required dependencies
-```sh
-pip install -r requirements.txt
-```
-4. Finally, to build the Jupyter Book
-``` sh
-sphinx-build -b html DISCOVER/ DISCOVER/_build/html
-```
-### View Locally  
-After building, you can view the book in one of the following ways:  
-
-#### **Option 1: Using a Local Server**  
-Run the following command to start a local server:  
-```sh
-python -m http.server 8000 --directory DISCOVER/_build/html/
-```
-Then, open [`http://localhost:8000`](http://localhost:8000) in your browser.  
-
-#### **Option 2: Opening the File Directly**  
-Alternatively, you can open the book directly by navigating to:  
-```
-DISCOVER/_build/html/index.html
-```
-and opening it in your browser.  
-
-> **Note:** Make sure you have built the book again before accessing it.
+## Setup Instructions
+
+For detailed instructions on how to build and run the site locally, please see [SETUP.md](SETUP.md).
 
 
 
diff --git a/SETUP.md b/SETUP.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+# How to Build and Run the Site Locally
+
+Create a local python environment and install all the required dependencies using the following commands (either with conda or pip)
+
+## If Using Conda
+1. Create the Conda Environment
+```sh
+conda env create -f environment.yml
+```
+2. Activate the Conda Environment
+```sh
+conda activate DISCOVER-Cookbook
+```
+3. Finally, to build the Jupyter Book
+``` sh
+sphinx-build -b html DISCOVER/ DISCOVER/_build/html
+```
+
+## If Using pip
+1. Create a Virtual Environment (optional)
+```sh
+python -m venv .venv
+```
+2. Activate the virtual Environment (optional)
+- on Windows:
+```sh
+.venv\Scripts\activate
+```
+- on macOS/Linux:
+```sh
+source .venv/bin/activate
+```
+3. Install the required dependencies
+```sh
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+4. Finally, to build the Jupyter Book
+``` sh
+sphinx-build -b html DISCOVER/ DISCOVER/_build/html
+```
+
+## View Locally  
+After building, you can view the book in one of the following ways:  
+
+### **Option 1: Using a Local Server**  
+Run the following command to start a local server:  
+```sh
+python -m http.server 8000 --directory DISCOVER/_build/html/
+```
+Then, open [`http://localhost:8000`](http://localhost:8000) in your browser.  
+
+### **Option 2: Opening the File Directly**  
+Alternatively, you can open the book directly by navigating to:  
+```
+DISCOVER/_build/html/index.html
+```
+and opening it in your browser.  
+
+> **Note:** Make sure you have built the book again before accessing it.