# First Setup After Installation

1. **Network**: on the server console, use the setup menu to set the IP address, netmask, gateway, DNS and **time zone**. Correct DNS and time are very important.
2. **Internet**: make sure the server can reach the internet; the license is activated online.
3. **Log in** to the panel at `http://your-server-ip/` with `admin` / `admin`, and **change the password** immediately.
4. **Dashboard**: check that the network status is *Internet Reachable* and the license is active.
5. **License**: register your license (see [Registering Your License](https://help.snono-systems.com/books/sas-radius/page/registering-your-license) in the Tutorial chapter).
6. **Settings**: set the currency, time zone and company details in *Settings → general settings* and *sites*.
7. **Backups**: set up a backup disk and daily backups in *Settings → backup*.
8. Continue with the [Quick Start Guide](https://help.snono-systems.com/books/sas-radius/page/quick-start-guide).

<p class="callout info">If the time shown in the panel is wrong after installation or a restore, reboot the server.</p>