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
- II. - 💾 Create a Bootable Debian Installer
- III. - 🐧 Install Debian Linux
- IV. - 🖥 Install the ggRock Server Application
- V. - 🚀 First-time Setup and Accessing the ggRock Server Application 🎯 You Are Here
- VI. - ⚙️ Configure the ggRock Array
- VII. - 🖼️ Create, Configure, and Test ggRock Images
- VIII. - 🖧 Configure Client Machines for Network/Diskless (PXE) Boot
🖥️ Access the Server Console
- Connect to the server via one of the following methods:
- Direct keyboard/mouse/monitor connection
- SSH
- Debian Control Panel
- Retrieve the Server IP Address displayed on the login banner:

🔍 Note: Your Server IP will be unique to your LAN configuration.
🌐 Open the ggRock Server Web UI
- 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.
- If you encounter a security warning, click "Advanced" and then "Proceed to [Your Server IP] (unsafe)":

🔐 Note: This is safe if you've followed official setup steps.
🔑 Log into ggRock for the First Time
- Navigate to your ggLeap Webadmin at https://admin.ggleap.com and log in with the credentials provided by your sales manager.
- Settings > Employees > Employees list

- Click "Add employee"

- Set a username and password
- Enable the permission "Can own ggRock"

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🛡️ Note: The first ggLeap account used in ggRock becomes the owner.
- Log into the ggRock Web UI:

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

✅ Confirm Successful Login
- You should see the Machines page (initially empty):

🎉 Congratulations! You've successfully accessed ggRock!
You may now proceed with the "Configure the ggRock Array" guide.
Updated on: 06/05/2026
Thank you!
