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# V. - 🚀 First-time Setup and Accessing the ggRock Server Application

| This guide provides step-by-step instructions for accessing the ggRock Server Application (ggRock Web UI) for the first time. The process involves logging in with a ggLeap account that has the necessary permissions and optionally changing the password for that account.

### Table of Contents

* [**I. -📥 How to Download Debian and Rufus**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/i-how-to-download-debian-and-rufus-1mctc5r/)
* [**II. - 💾 Create a Bootable Debian Installer**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/ii-create-a-bootable-debian-installer-1kxab79/)
* [**III. - 🐧 Install Debian Linux**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/iii-install-debian-linux-13-14qgozu/)
* [**IV. - 🖥 Install the ggRock Server Application**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/iv-install-the-ggrock-server-application-1r0g9sn/)
* [**V. - 🚀 First-time Setup and Accessing the ggRock Server Application**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/v-first-time-setup-and-accessing-the-ggrock-server-application-1pudbnd/) 🎯 You Are Here
* [**VI. - ⚙️ Configure the ggRock Array**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/vi-configure-the-ggrock-array-mkgkfy/)
* [**VII. - 🖼️ Create, Configure, and Test ggRock Images**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/vii-create-configure-and-test-ggrock-images-11jl7lm/)
* [**VIII. - 🖧 Configure Client Machines for Network/Diskless (PXE) Boot**](https://helpdesk.ggcircuit.com/en/article/viii-configure-client-machines-for-networkdiskless-pxe-boot-ey4vsf/)

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## 🖥️ Access the Server Console

1. Connect to the server via one of the following methods:

* Direct keyboard/mouse/monitor connection
* SSH
* Debian Control Panel
2. Retrieve the Server IP Address displayed on the login banner:

![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861763/image-20250403-170024.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743699627362&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)

🔍 **Note**: Your Server IP will be unique to your LAN configuration.

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## 🌐 Open the ggRock Server Web UI

3. On any PC within the same network, open a web browser and enter your Server IP. Press **Enter**.

🌟 **Tip**: It's recommended to use Chrome or Firefox for best results.

4. If you encounter a security warning, click **"Advanced"** and then **"Proceed to [Your Server IP] (unsafe)"**:

![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861763/image-20250403-170031.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743699634032&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)

🔐 **Note**: This is safe if you've followed official setup steps.

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## 🔑 Log into ggRock for the First Time

|| Create a dedicated ggLeap service account to bind the ggRock server to your center.

* Navigate to your ggLeap Webadmin at [https://admin.ggleap.com](https://admin.ggleap.com) and log in with the credentials provided by your sales manager.
* **Settings > Employees > Employees list**

  ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861763/image-20250403-170305.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743699788046&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)
* Click **"Add employee"**

  ![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861763/image-20250403-170323.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743699806116&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)
* Set a username and password
* Enable the permission **"Can own ggRock"**

  ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/f/d/6/afd6941e8bc7d800/image_1kxdcg7.png)
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🛡️ **Note**: The first ggLeap account used in ggRock becomes the owner.

7. Log into the ggRock Web UI:

![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861763/image-20250403-170347.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743699829093&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)

8. On first login, you’ll be prompted to change your password:

![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861763/image-20250403-170430.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743699873109&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)

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## ✅ Confirm Successful Login

9. You should see the **Machines** page (initially empty):

![](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/15861763/image-20250403-170442.png?version=1&modificationDate=1743699884967&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)

🎉 **Congratulations!** You've successfully accessed ggRock!

You may now proceed with the "[**Configure the ggRock Array**](https://help.ggcircuit.com/knowledge/configure-the-ggrock-array)" guide.

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