First Login¶
Accessing the Panel¶
Open a browser and navigate to:
You'll be presented with the StarkOne login page.
License Activation¶
On first launch StarkOne requires a valid license key. Enter the key provided after purchase and click Activate. The panel contacts dl.starkone.io to validate and activate the license.
No License?
Contact starkone.io to obtain a license key. Trial licenses are available.
Initial Admin Account¶
If you didn't configure an admin account during installation, use the CLI to create one:
Dashboard Overview¶
After login you'll see the main dashboard with:
- System metrics - CPU, RAM, disk usage (live, updated every 5 s via WebSocket)
- Quick links - website list, database panel, file manager
- Notification bell - recent events and alerts
- Version badge - current version with update indicator when a newer release is available
Setting Up 2FA¶
Two-factor authentication (TOTP) is available for all user accounts:
- Click your username → Account Settings
- Open the 2FA tab
- Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
- Enter the 6-digit code to confirm
Warning
Save your backup codes. If you lose your 2FA device, you'll need server SSH access to disable 2FA via the database.
Creating Your First Website¶
- Navigate to Websites in the sidebar
- Click Create Website
- Enter a domain name and choose a PHP version
- The panel creates a Linux system user, home directory, nginx/apache vhost, and DNS zone automatically