> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.payram.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.payram.com/onboarding-guide/root-account-setup.md).

# Root Account Setup

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## **Prerequisites**

Before you proceed with the onboarding configuration, make sure the following steps are completed:

* Install the PayRam server and ensure it is running.
* If you haven’t completed the installation, do that first by following the Installation Guide.

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## Root account setup

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Go to the IP address

* Open your browser and go to your domain’s IP address or the URL where you hosted your PayRam server. The PayRam welcome page appears.

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* If you’re seeing this page that means you’re payram server is up and running

{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Navigate to signup page

* Navigate to the signup URL, for example: http\://\<your-ip-address>/signup, and replace with the actual IP address or domain of your PayRam server.
* Create your root account. This account will have full administrative control over all configurations and settings

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* Click on Next Button

{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Setup root email

* Enter your root email in the input box. Make sure to remember this email, as it will be the root/admin account for your PayRam server.

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* Enter your email address and select Continue.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Setup root password

* Now you need to set up a password for your root/admin account and make sure to save it securely or remember it, so you don’t lose access to your root account. You can change your password later from the dashboard if needed.

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:$primary;">**Note**</mark><mark style="color:$info;">: When creating your root account, make sure to remember or securely store the email and password. These credentials are required to log in as the main administrator of your PayRam server.</mark>
{% endhint %}

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* Create a password that meets the required criteria and click the Continue button.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Setup project name

* Now you need to set up your project name. A project refers to a website or product where you plan to integrate the PayRam payment system.

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* Enter the name of your project and click the Continue to Dashboard button.
  {% endstep %}
  {% endstepper %}

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You have successfully completed the onboarding configuration. Now, proceed to Node Details Configuration to set up your dashboard settings.


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