diff options
Diffstat (limited to 'doc/install/installation.md')
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/install/installation.md | 11 |
1 files changed, 7 insertions, 4 deletions
diff --git a/doc/install/installation.md b/doc/install/installation.md index c1787a7c6a8..0fd54be58b0 100644 --- a/doc/install/installation.md +++ b/doc/install/installation.md @@ -467,12 +467,15 @@ NOTE: Supply `SANITIZE=true` environment variable to `gitlab:check` to omit proj ### Initial Login -Visit YOUR_SERVER in your web browser for your first GitLab login. The setup has created a default admin account for you. You can use it to log in: +Visit YOUR_SERVER in your web browser for your first GitLab login. - root - 5iveL!fe +If you didn't [provide a root password during setup](#initialize-database-and-activate-advanced-features), +you'll be redirected to a password reset screen to provide the password for the +initial administrator account. Enter your desired password and you'll be +redirected back to the login screen. -**Important Note:** On login you'll be prompted to change the password. +The default account's username is **root**. Provide the password you created +earlier and login. After login you can change the username if you wish. **Enjoy!** |