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After the containers are running, Collabase requires a one-time initialization to build the database schema and create the root administrator account. This wizard runs once — subsequent restarts go straight to the login page.
1

Open Collabase in your browser

Navigate to the URL you configured during installation — for example, https://collabase.example.com or https://localhost.The Lifecycle Guard detects that the system is uninitialized and redirects you to the Setup Wizard automatically. You do not need to navigate to a specific path.
2

Initialize the database

You will see the “Welcome to Collabase” screen. Click “Initialize System”.A terminal-style console appears and streams the live progress as the database schema is built. Wait for the green “Success” message before proceeding.
Do not close the browser tab or restart the containers while the migration is running. Interrupting the migration can leave the database in a partial state.
3

Create the administrator account

Once the database is ready, the wizard transitions to the Onboarding view. Fill in the following fields:
FieldDescription
NameYour display name
EmailYour login email address
PasswordMinimum 8 characters
Application titleThe name shown in the browser tab and header (e.g. “Company Knowledge Base”)
Click “Finalize Setup”.
4

Log in and start using Collabase

You are redirected to the login page. Enter the email and password you just created.The system is now in READY state. You can create your first Space, invite team members, and start adding content.
If you enabled demo data during installation (HELVI_SEED_DEMO_DATA=true), you will find pre-built Spaces and example content waiting for you. This is a good way to explore the product before adding real data.