> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.portainer.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.portainer.io/start/install-ce/server/setup.md).

# Initial setup

Once the Portainer Server has been deployed, and you have navigated to the instance's URL, you are ready for the initial setup.

## Creating the first user

Your first user will be an administrator. The username defaults to `admin` but you can change it if you prefer. The password must be at least 12 characters long and meet the listed password requirements.

Your setup token can be found in your Portainer server logs - look for the `setup_token=` line. For details on starting Portainer without a setup token or with a custom setup token, refer to [this FAQ](/faqs/installing/setup-token.md). 

{% hint style="info" %}
Your Portainer server logs can be accessed with:

`docker logs <container>` , `podman logs <container>` , or `kubectl logs <pod_name>`
{% endhint %}

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## Set up Edge Compute

Next, enable and configure [Edge Compute functionality](/user/edge.md). Configure the settings as described below, then select **Enable and continue**. Alternatively, select **Skip** to leave Edge Compute features off.

|                                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Enable Edge Compute features         | Toggle this on to enable Edge Compute functionality including Edge Device features.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Portainer API server URL             | <p>Enter the default URL and port of your Portainer Server instance as it will be seen from your Edge environment. If using a FQDN, ensure that DNS is properly configured to provide this.<br>This value can be overridden when manually deploying an Edge Agent.</p>                                                                                         |
| Enable Edge Environment Waiting Room | The Edge Devices [Waiting room](/user/edge/waiting-room.md) lists any Edge Devices that have connected using the pre-deploy script and are pending association with the Portainer instance. Toggle this setting on to ensure new edge agents wait for manual approval in the waiting room. If left off, agents will be automatically trusted on first connect. |

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## Connecting Portainer to your environments

Once the admin user has been created, the **Environment Wizard** will automatically launch. The wizard will help get you started with Portainer.

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The installation process automatically detects your local environment and sets it up for you. If you want to add additional environments to manage with this Portainer instance, click **Add Environments**. Otherwise, click **Get Started** to start using Portainer!