SUNScholar/Install DSpace/S07

NEXT - STEP 8

Step 7. *** Create the DSpace admin user ***

If you get a "build successful" message from the previous step, then add an admin user for your DSpace installation as follows:

cd

$HOME/bin/dspace create-administrator

Fill in all the details when prompted and keep the credentials a secret. See example activation below.

*** Do not let any unauthorised persons have access to your DSpace admin account. ***

*** WARNING: Your admin password is displayed on the screen. Be careful! ***

Creating an initial administrator account
E-mail address: %emailaddress%
First name: Hilton
Last name: Gibson
WARNING: Password will appear on-screen.
Password: XXXXXXXX
Again to confirm: XXXXXXXX
Is the above data correct? (y or n): y
Administrator account created

This is what should happen. Change the %emailaddress% to the email address of the system admin or repository manager. You decide.