# 2.Getting Started

## 1.2.1 Overview

This guide will help you get started and acquainted with EFAK. To learn more about EFAK in general, refer to What is EFAK?

## 1.2.2 Install EFAK

This step varies according to your computer operating system. Refer to the instructions for your OS in the Installation section for instructions.

## 1.2.3 Log in for the first time

* Open your web browser and go to <http://localhost:8048/> url.
* On the login page, type admin for the username and password.
* Change your password.

{% hint style="info" %}
We strongly encourage you to follow EFAK best practices and change the default administrator password. Do not forget to record your credentials!
{% endhint %}

## 1.2.4 Next steps

Different user types will have different features. Some suggestions are listed below, or refer to What is EFAK? for a general overview of EFAK features.

## 1.2.5 All Users

All users might want to learn about:

* [Dashboard](/3.quickstart/1.dashboard.md)
* [Topics](/3.quickstart/2.topics.md)
* [Consumers](/3.quickstart/3.consumers.md)
* [Cluster](/3.quickstart/4.clusters.md)
* [Alarm](/3.quickstart/5.alarm.md)
* [TV](/3.quickstart/9.tv.md)

## 1.2.6 Admins

Administrators might want to learn about:

* [EFAK configuration](/2.installation/4.configuration.md)
* [Authentication](/2.installation/5.security.md)
* [User permissions and roles](/3.quickstart/10.system.md)


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