diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cef55fe..55bad64 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -78,6 +78,8 @@ Flynn provides a full CLI via the `flynn` binary (or `npx tsx src/cli/index.ts`
 | `flynn gcal-auth` | Authenticate with Google Calendar via OAuth2 |
 | `flynn skills` | List/install/manage skills |
 
+`flynn setup` / `flynn onboard` now print a post-save channel verification checklist (start command, WebChat URL, `/status` smoke test, and channel-specific validation hints).
+
 ### Examples
 
 ```bash
diff --git a/docs/plans/state.json b/docs/plans/state.json
index c4f3632..15131ad 100644
--- a/docs/plans/state.json
+++ b/docs/plans/state.json
@@ -5349,10 +5349,24 @@
         "docs/plans/state.json"
       ],
       "test_status": "pnpm test:run src/gateway/server.test.ts src/config/schema.test.ts + pnpm typecheck passing"
+    },
+    "guided-onboarding-channel-verification-tier-b1": {
+      "status": "completed",
+      "date": "2026-02-18",
+      "updated": "2026-02-18",
+      "summary": "Improved Tier B1 onboarding speed by adding a post-save quick-start verification checklist to `flynn setup`/`flynn onboard`, including start command, WebChat URL, `/status` smoke test, and channel-specific validation hints for configured messaging adapters.",
+      "files_modified": [
+        "src/cli/setup.ts",
+        "src/cli/setup/summary.ts",
+        "src/cli/setup/summary.test.ts",
+        "README.md",
+        "docs/plans/state.json"
+      ],
+      "test_status": "pnpm test:run src/cli/setup/summary.test.ts src/cli/setup/channels.test.ts src/cli/setup/integration.test.ts + pnpm typecheck passing"
     }
   },
   "overall_progress": {
-    "total_test_count": 1913,
+    "total_test_count": 1918,
     "all_tests_passing": true,
     "p0_completion": "3/3 (100%)",
     "p1_completion": "4/4 (100%)",
@@ -5372,7 +5386,7 @@
     "gmail_auth_cli": "flynn gmail-auth command implemented with OAuth2 flow, doctor check, config routed to Telegram",
     "native_audio_support": "completed — smart routing for native audio (Gemini/OpenAI/GitHub) vs Whisper transcription fallback",
     "remaining_phases_completion": "Phase 1: 3/3 (100%) — context levels, command registry, memory structure. Phase 2: 3/3 (100%) — component registry, confidence routing, history index. Phase 3: 2/2 (100%) — adaptive memory/compaction, truthfulness/autonomy hardening",
-    "next_up": "Implement Tier B1 guided onboarding improvement"
+    "next_up": "Implement Tier B5 streaming chunking quality parity checks"
   },
   "soul_md_and_cron_create": {
     "date": "2026-02-11",
diff --git a/src/cli/setup.ts b/src/cli/setup.ts
index 0f678a3..a0c9fd5 100644
--- a/src/cli/setup.ts
+++ b/src/cli/setup.ts
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ import {
   getMinioExtractorInstallHints,
   renderMinioExtractorSetupLines,
 } from './minioExtractors.js';
+import { renderOnboardingChecklist } from './setup/summary.js';
+import type { SetupConfig } from './setup/config.js';
 
 export async function runSetup(configPath: string): Promise<void> {
   const rl = createInterface({ input: process.stdin, output: process.stdout });
@@ -27,6 +29,7 @@ export async function runSetup(configPath: string): Promise<void> {
       await runMenu(p, builder);
       saveConfig(configPath, builder, p);
       const config = builder.build();
+      printOnboardingChecklist(p, config as Record<string, unknown>, configPath);
       await printMinioExtractorSetupStatus(p, config as Record<string, unknown>);
       await runGoogleAuth(p, config);
     } else {
@@ -34,6 +37,7 @@ export async function runSetup(configPath: string): Promise<void> {
       const builder = await runFirstRunWizard(p);
       saveConfig(configPath, builder, p);
       const config = builder.build();
+      printOnboardingChecklist(p, config as Record<string, unknown>, configPath);
       await printMinioExtractorSetupStatus(p, config as Record<string, unknown>);
       await runGoogleAuth(p, config);
 
@@ -56,6 +60,7 @@ export async function runSetup(configPath: string): Promise<void> {
         await runMenu(p, menuBuilder);
         saveConfig(configPath, menuBuilder, p);
         const config = menuBuilder.build();
+        printOnboardingChecklist(p, config as Record<string, unknown>, configPath);
         await printMinioExtractorSetupStatus(p, config as Record<string, unknown>);
         await runGoogleAuth(p, config);
       }
@@ -73,6 +78,15 @@ function saveConfig(configPath: string, builder: ConfigBuilder, p: { println(msg
   p.println(`✓ Config saved to ${configPath}`);
 }
 
+function printOnboardingChecklist(
+  p: { println(msg?: string): void },
+  config: Record<string, unknown>,
+  configPath: string,
+): void {
+  p.println();
+  p.println(renderOnboardingChecklist(config as SetupConfig, { configPath }));
+}
+
 async function printMinioExtractorSetupStatus(
   p: { println(msg?: string): void },
   config: Record<string, unknown>,
diff --git a/src/cli/setup/summary.test.ts b/src/cli/setup/summary.test.ts
index 2da1bf5..fcb6b9f 100644
--- a/src/cli/setup/summary.test.ts
+++ b/src/cli/setup/summary.test.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import { describe, it, expect } from 'vitest';
-import { renderOperatorPackStatus, renderSummary } from './summary.js';
+import { renderOnboardingChecklist, renderOperatorPackStatus, renderSummary } from './summary.js';
 import type { SetupConfig } from './config.js';
 
 describe('renderSummary', () => {
@@ -64,3 +64,28 @@ describe('renderSummary', () => {
     expect(renderOperatorPackStatus(config)).toBe('Operator Pack: disabled');
   });
 });
+
+describe('renderOnboardingChecklist', () => {
+  it('includes start command, webchat URL, and doctor hint', () => {
+    const config = {
+      server: { port: 19100, localhost: true },
+    } as unknown as SetupConfig;
+
+    const output = renderOnboardingChecklist(config, { configPath: '/tmp/flynn.yaml' });
+    expect(output).toContain('flynn start --config /tmp/flynn.yaml');
+    expect(output).toContain('http://localhost:19100/#/chat');
+    expect(output).toContain('flynn doctor');
+  });
+
+  it('includes channel-specific verification hints', () => {
+    const config = {
+      server: { port: 18800, localhost: true },
+      telegram: { bot_token: 'x', allowed_chat_ids: [1] },
+      slack: { bot_token: 'x', app_token: 'y', signing_secret: 'z', allowed_channel_ids: ['C1'] },
+    } as unknown as SetupConfig;
+
+    const output = renderOnboardingChecklist(config);
+    expect(output).toContain('Telegram: send `/status`');
+    expect(output).toContain('Slack: message the bot');
+  });
+});
diff --git a/src/cli/setup/summary.ts b/src/cli/setup/summary.ts
index 8713f5a..80af12a 100644
--- a/src/cli/setup/summary.ts
+++ b/src/cli/setup/summary.ts
@@ -82,3 +82,33 @@ export function renderSummary(config: SetupConfig): string {
 
   return lines.join('\n');
 }
+
+export function renderOnboardingChecklist(config: SetupConfig, opts?: { configPath?: string }): string {
+  const lines: string[] = [];
+  const startCmd = opts?.configPath
+    ? `flynn start --config ${opts.configPath}`
+    : 'flynn start';
+
+  lines.push('Quick start checklist:');
+  lines.push(`  1. Start Flynn: ${startCmd}`);
+
+  const port = config.server?.port ?? 18800;
+  lines.push(`  2. Open WebChat: http://localhost:${port}/#/chat`);
+  lines.push('  3. Send `/status` to verify model + gateway health');
+
+  if (config.telegram) {
+    lines.push('  4. Telegram: send `/status` to your bot from an allowed chat ID');
+  }
+  if (config.discord) {
+    lines.push('  4. Discord: mention the bot in an allowed server (`@bot /status`)');
+  }
+  if (config.slack) {
+    lines.push('  4. Slack: message the bot in an allowed channel (`/status`)');
+  }
+  if (config.whatsapp) {
+    lines.push('  4. WhatsApp: scan QR on first run, then send `/status`');
+  }
+
+  lines.push('  5. Run `flynn doctor` if any channel test fails');
+  return lines.join('\n');
+}