First login and initial setup
Create your administrator account, optionally restore from a backup, and get oriented in the FileAgent console.
Last updated July 17, 2026
#Create the administrator account
The first time you open the console, FileAgent walks you through creating the initial administrator account — a username and password. This account manages users, credentials, jobs, and system configuration, so choose a strong, unique password.
#Restoring from a backup instead
If you're rebuilding on a new host and have a FileAgent configuration backup, you can restore it from the same first-run screen instead of starting fresh. Restoring brings back your jobs, credentials, users, and settings. See Backups & restore.
#Get oriented
After signing in you land on the Dashboard, which summarizes job status, recent runs, and system health. The left sidebar is your main navigation:
| Section | What's there |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | At-a-glance job status, recent activity, and health. |
| Jobs | Create, run, schedule, and manage transfer jobs. |
| Credentials | Stored connection profiles (administrators). |
| Logs | Run history with status, duration, and per-file detail. |
| Archive | Browse and restore copies of moved files (when available). |
| Settings | Alerts, Backups, Licensing, System Configuration, Updates, and User Management. |
| Help | In-app guidance. |
#Recommended next steps
- Activate your license if you purchased a plan.
- Set a session timeout and review admin & system settings.
- Install a trusted HTTPS certificate.
- Add your first credential and destination, then create a job.