> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hoppscotch-studio-all-minor-upgrade-264.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup and access

> Learn how to set up and access Hoppscotch Community Edition.

After successfully running the necessary containers, the next step involves creating an administrator account to manage Hoppscotch.

<Info>The system automatically designates the first user who logs in through the admin dashboard as the administrator.</Info>

## Creating an administrator account

1. Open a new browser tab and visit [`http://localhost:3100`](http://localhost:3100).
2. This will grant you access to the admin dashboard.
3. Login using your credentials or create a new account.
4. The first user to log in will be given administrator privileges.

<Card title="Hoppscotch Admin Dashboard Guide" iconType="light" icon="circle-arrow-right" href="/documentation/self-host/community-edition/admin-dashboard" />

## Accessing the Hoppscotch app

With the administrator account set up, you can now start using the Hoppscotch app for API testing and development.

1. Open a new browser tab and visit [`http://localhost:3000`](http://localhost:3000).
2. Begin testing and developing your APIs seamlessly with Hoppscotch.

* Hoppscotch Community Edition is available for on-premise deployment with community support. [Contact Hoppscotch Support](/support/getting-started/introduction)