SUNScholar/Install DSpace/S07

NEXT - STEP 8

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

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

Step 7.1 - Stop the Tomcat server

Type the following as the "dspace" user:

cd

sudo service tomcat7 stop

Step 7.2

Then create the account;

$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 super-admin account. ***

*** WARNING: Your admin password might be 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" or "scholarly communications director".

You decide.

Step 7.3 - Start the Tomcat server

Type the following as the "dspace" user:

cd

sudo service tomcat7 stop

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