How to Set Up Wizard after Installing Jenkins
This article guides you through the initial setup of Jenkins after installation. It covers the steps to unlock Jenkins, install the recommended plugins, create your first admin user, configure the Jenkins instance, and begin using Jenkins. Following these instructions will ensure that your Jenkins environment is configured and ready to help you automate your CI/CD processes.
Post-Installation Setup Wizard
Perform the following:
Navigate to http://localhost:8080/
If you are a first-time user, the system will prompt you to generate a password.
The Unlock Jenkins screen appears.
In the preceding screen, copy the path highlighted in red and paste it in the folder address bar and press Enter.
If you face any issues, refer to Jenkins Documentation.
The system will prompt you to open the generated password in one of the listed apps.
Select Notepad and click OK to view the generated password:
The password will be generated in Notepad.
Copy this password and paste it in the Unlock Jenkins screen, then click Continue.
In the Customize Jenkins page, select the Install Suggested Plugins button to install all the required plugins.
In the Create First Admin User page, enter all the required details and click Save and Continue.
In the Instance Configuration screen, click Save and Finish.
In the Jenkins is Ready page, click the Start Using Jenkins button.
