Introduction
Access the MetaDefender Core management console for the first time (i.e. http://localhost:8008), you are to complete a quick walkthrough for wizard setup in order to be able to use the product.
The administrative management console will be available only upon you have successfully finished this wizard stage.
Basic configuration steps
End-User License Agreement
In the first page you can find the End-User License Agreement. You have to accept the terms before moving on.
Please read through the EULA (https://docs.opswat.com/policies/privacy-policy/portal-privacy-policy) carefully and if you agree with it, check I accept the terms in the **License Agreement** and click Continue to proceed.
Local Admin User Setup
The next step is to set up a default local administrator account.
This account will be the first one being able to access the administrative management console, and to create accounts for other users. You have to fill out all fields in this page to be able to move forward. When you are done, click NEXT to continue.
The following information is required for the administrator account:
License activation
For license activation details see $link[page,269075,auto$]
Data Reporting
Enabling this option to allow MetaDefender Core collect its own engine issues and report back to OPSWAT for further analysis.
MetaDefender will not collect any other information.
Wizard completion
After you have completed every steps you are ready to finish the wizard and start using the product. Click the Fishish button to complete the wizard.
You can login to the Web Management Console with the administrator user that have just been created in the previous steps.
Setup HTTPS
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that provides communications security over a computer network. Websites, like the Web Management Console, are able to use TLS to secure all communications between their servers and web browsers.
The TLS protocol aims primarily to provide confidentiality (privacy) and data integrity between two communicating computer applications.
For instructions to set up TLS see $link[page,269029,auto$]