First Startup

1. Check Container Status

docker compose ps
docker compose logs --tail 100 nasdash

Wait for the healthy status, then open http://SERVER_ADDRESS:2504 on your private network.

2. Log In as Administrator

• Use the NASDASH_ADMIN_PASSWORD password you selected;
• Or retrieve the generated password from the logs;
• Never assume the password is admin: this is not the current behavior of a fresh installation.

3. Secure Accounts

In Settings > Security & Users:

1. Verify the admin and viewer accounts;
2. Replace any temporary passwords;
3. Choose the public or private mode;
4. Restrict the viewer to the necessary tabs and widgets;
5. Log in again if changing your own password revokes the session.

4. Configure Local Docker

In the Docker tab, add:

Nom                    Docker local
Adresse / Hôte Docker docker-proxy
Port API Docker        2375

If NasDash and the proxy do not share the same Compose network, this name will not work. Use the corresponding scenario in Remote Docker Hosts.

5. Replace Sample Data

Delete or modify the sample services, devices, and topology elements from the interface. The addresses included in the sample files do not represent any real infrastructure to contact.

6. Create a Reference Backup

Back up the functional state before adding Tailscale, Proxmox, or Glances secrets. This provides you with a clean rollback point.