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# First Admin Setup

After starting Alpha for the first time, you need to create an admin operator account.

## Using the CLI

If you're running with Docker Compose:

```bash
docker compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml exec server \
  node dist/main.js cli create-admin \
  --email admin@yourfirm.com \
  --password YourSecurePassword
```

If you're running the server directly:

```bash
cd server
pnpm cli create-admin --email admin@yourfirm.com --password YourSecurePassword
```

The `create-admin` command creates a new operator with the `admin` role. If the email already exists, it resets the password.

## First login

Open the web UI and log in with the email and password you just set. You'll see the engagement list (empty at first).

## Adding more operators

Admins can add operators through the web UI: go to **Admin** in the sidebar and use the operator management panel. Each operator gets their own login and can be assigned a role:

* **admin** can manage operators, create engagements, and access everything
* **operator** can work on engagements they're assigned to
* **read\_only** can view engagement data but cannot modify anything


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