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.. _initial-setup:
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Initial Setup
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#. Connect your server to power and Ethernet
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#. From a client device (desktop/laptop/phone), open a browser and visit ``http://start.local``. Your client must be connected to the same Local Area Network (LAN) as your server. This usually means they are using the same router, either by ethernet or WiFi
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.. note:: If you are `not` using a Raspberry Pi, you can also plug a monitor and keyboard into the server. This is known as "Kiosk mode".
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#. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.. _setup-troubleshooting:
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Troubleshooting
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If you are experiencing issues with setup, try the following:
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#. Confirm that the server is plugged into both power `and` Ethernet
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#. Confirm your phone/computer is `not` connected to a "Guest" network
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#. Confirm your phone/computer is not using a VPN, or that if you are, that it allows LAN connections, such as the examples below:
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- Mullvad - Go to "Settings -> VPN Settings -> Local Network Sharing"
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- ProtonVPN - Go to "Preferences -> Connection -> Allow LAN Connections"
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#. Visit or refresh (ctrl+shift+R on Linux/Windows, cmd+shift+R on macOS Firefox, cmd+option+E then cmd+R on macOS Safari) the start.local page in a web browser
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#. To avoid networking issues, it is recommended to use your `primary` router, not an extender or mesh router
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#. Very rarely, your firewall settings may block mDNS. In this case:
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- From your browser, navigate to your router configuration settings. This is usually an IP address such as 192.168.1.1. A simple web search will usually reveal how to access the router configuration settings for a particular brand.
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- Once in the router config settings, find the section that lists the devices on your network. You should see a device labeled ``start``. Take note of the associated IP address and enter it into your browser's URL field to enter the setup.
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You can always to `reach out to support <https://start9.com/contact>`_ if you need a hand.
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