First Time Setup

Welcome! This guide will walk you through the process of setting up Drako Paste from start to finish. Follow each step carefully, and you'll be up and running in no time.

Step 1: Prerequisites

• Node.js v18+

• MongoDB (see MongoDB Setup Guide)

• Git (optional)

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Step 2: Quick Setup

1. Create .env

In the project folder, create a new file called .env and add:

MONGODB_URI="mongodb://localhost:27017/drakopaste"

NEXTAUTH_SECRET="change-me"
NEXTAUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"
SYSTEM_SETUP_KEY="change-me"

SECURE="false"
PORT="3000"

Important: Make sure to make your own Mongo URL

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2. Install

npm install

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3. Run

npm run dev

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Step 3: Admin Panel

• Open http://localhost:3000/admin

• Login:

  • User: admin

  • Pass: admin

⚠️ Change this password immediately in the admin panel.