Getting Started with ElasticView

Welcome to ElasticView! This guide will help you get up and running quickly with your new plugin management platform.

What You'll Need

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• ElasticView installed and running (Deployment Guide)
• Access to your Elasticsearch cluster (if using Elasticsearch)
• Administrator credentials for initial setup

First Time Setup

1. Access ElasticView

Open your web browser and navigate to your ElasticView installation:

• Local installation: http://localhost:8080
• Custom domain: Your configured domain name

2. Initial Login

For first-time setup, use the default administrator credentials:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin123

⚠️ Important: Change the default password immediately after first login for security.

3. Change Default Password

1. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner
2. Select "Account Settings"
3. Navigate to "Change Password"
4. Enter a strong, unique password
5. Save your changes

Basic Configuration

1. System Settings

Configure basic system settings:

1. Go to System → Settings
2. Update the following:
   • System Name: Your organization name
   • System URL: Your ElasticView URL
   • Time Zone: Your local time zone
   • Language: Preferred interface language

2. Data Source Setup

Connect your first data source:

1. Navigate to Data Sources → Add New
2. Choose your data source type (Elasticsearch, MySQL, etc.)
3. Enter connection details:
   • Host: Your database host
   • Port: Database port
   • Username/Password: Database credentials
4. Test the connection
5. Save the configuration

Detailed data source guide →

3. User Management

Set up additional users:

1. Go to Users → Add User
2. Fill in user details:
   • Username: Unique username
   • Email: User's email address
   • Password: Temporary password
   • Role: Assign appropriate role
3. Save the user account

Complete user management guide →

Installing Your First Plugin

1. Browse Plugin Market

1. Click on Plugin Market in the navigation
2. Browse available plugins
3. Use search to find specific functionality
4. Click on a plugin to view details

2. Install a Plugin

1. Select a plugin you want to install
2. Click Install Now
3. Wait for the installation to complete
4. Refresh the page to see the new plugin menu

3. Configure the Plugin

1. Navigate to the new plugin menu item
2. Follow the plugin's setup instructions
3. Configure any required settings
4. Test the plugin functionality

Plugin management guide →

Essential Features Tour

Dashboard

Your main control center showing:

• System status and health
• Recent activity
• Quick access to common tasks
• Important notifications

Data Sources

Manage connections to your databases:

• Add new data sources
• Test connections
• Monitor connection status
• Configure access permissions

Plugin Management

Control your installed plugins:

• View installed plugins
• Enable/disable plugins
• Update plugins
• Manage plugin settings

User & Permissions

Manage system access:

• Create user accounts
• Assign roles and permissions
• Monitor user activity
• Configure authentication methods

Quick Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl+K (Windows) / Cmd+K (Mac): Quick search
• Ctrl+/ (Windows) / Cmd+/ (Mac): Show help
• Esc: Close modals and dialogs

Navigation Tips

• Use the search bar to quickly find pages
• Bookmark frequently used pages
• Use browser back/forward buttons for navigation
• Right-click menu items for additional options

Performance Tips

• Close unused browser tabs
• Clear browser cache if experiencing issues
• Use the latest version of your browser
• Monitor system resources if running locally

Common First Steps

Here's what most users do after initial setup:

1. Add Data Sources: Connect to your primary databases
2. Install Core Plugins: Get essential functionality plugins
3. Create User Accounts: Set up accounts for your team
4. Configure Permissions: Set up role-based access control
5. Customize Dashboard: Arrange widgets to your preference

Getting Help

Documentation

• User Guide - Complete user documentation
• Plugin Development - Create custom plugins
• Deployment Guide - Installation and setup

Community Support

• GitHub Discussions - Community Q&A
• GitHub Issues - Bug reports
• Demo Environment - Try before you install

Quick Support

If you encounter issues:

1. Check the troubleshooting guide
2. Search existing GitHub issues
3. Ask in community discussions
4. Create a new issue if needed

What's Next?

Now that you're set up, explore these areas:

• Plugin Market - Discover useful plugins
• Data Source Management - Advanced data source configuration
• User Management - Set up your team
• Plugin Development - Create custom solutions

Ready to dive deeper? Check out our complete user guide for advanced features and configuration options.