Create Admin User
To create the initial admin user, follow these steps:
Step 1: Access the Setup Page
Open your web browser and navigate to https://knot.internal:3000
. Since knot uses a self-signed certificate by default, your browser may display a security warning. You’ll need to accept the certificate to proceed. Look for an option like “Advanced” or “Proceed to knot.internal (unsafe)” depending on your browser.
If the server is running correctly, you’ll see the setup form prompting you to create the initial user.

Step 2: Create the Admin Account
Complete the form with the required information and click Create User
. This will create your admin account. Once the account is created, the login form will appear.

Step 3: Log In
Enter your username and password to log in. After logging in, click your name in the top-right corner of the screen to open the profile menu.

Step 4: Update Profile and Timezone
From the profile menu, select My Profile
. Here, you can edit your user information, including setting your timezone.
