Introduction to the Admin Account
The Admin User account is created by default in any new installation of Liferay DXP and has full permissions to modify every facet of a Liferay DXP instance. The Admin User can create, modify, and delete Sites, Users, pages, and perform all Site administrative tasks.
Accessing Liferay DXP as the Admin User
Open a browser to
http://localhost:8080.Click the Sign In link.
noteIf a Liferay DXP bundle is being used, you may be presented with the Setup Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your Admin user.
Enter the default admin credentials to log in.
- Email address:
[email protected] - Password:
test
warningIt is highly recommended that the default login credentials be updated when starting a new Liferay DXP installation.
- Email address:
Configuring the Admin User
Changing the Login Password
Click the User Avatar and navigate to Account Settings → Password.
Enter your Current Password and provide a new password.
Changing Account Information
Click User Avatar → Account Settings.
In the Information tab, change or add User information as needed.
Signing Out
To log out of your account:
Click User Avatar → Sign Out.
Creating a New Admin User
Now that you know how to log in, we strongly recommend that you create a new admin User for everyday use.
To create a new admin account follow these steps:
Create a new User. See Adding Users to learn how.
Click the Roles link in the left navigation pane (on the Edit User page under General).
Click Select beside Regular Roles.
Select the Administrator Role from the list (click Choose). The dialog box disappears and the Role is added to the list of Roles associated with your account.
The User is now a portal administrator. Log out and then log back in with your new User account.
What’s Next
Continue our Getting Started walkthrough by familiarizing yourself with the DXP Global Menu.
Learn more about configuring how users log into DXP.