> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.drakodevelopment.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.drakodevelopment.net/product-docs/getting-started/quickstart.md).

# First Time Setup

### Step 1: Prerequisites

* **Node.js** v18+
* **MongoDB** (see [MongoDB Setup Guide)](https://docs.drakodevelopment.net/product-docs/getting-started/mongodb-setup)
* **Git** (optional)

***

### Step 2: Quick Setup

#### 1. Create `.env`

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

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

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

SECURE="false"
PORT="3000"
```

{% hint style="danger" %} <mark style="color:red;">**Important:**</mark> Make sure to make your own [Mongo URL](https://docs.drakodevelopment.net/product-docs/getting-started/mongodb-setup)
{% endhint %}

***

#### 2. Install

```bash
npm install
```

***

#### 3. Run

```bash
npm run dev
```

***

### Step 3: Admin Panel

* Open <http://localhost:3000/admin>
* Login:
  * **User:** `admin`
  * **Pass:** `admin`

⚠️ Change this password immediately in the admin panel.