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Create Admin Account

After successfully installing and verifying Osprey, you'll need to create the initial administrator account to begin using the platform.

Initial Account Creation

Access the Web Interface

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to your Osprey installation: http://<your-server>:<port>/start

  2. You should see the Osprey login page with an option to create the first account

Create Administrator Account

  1. Read the installation license and click "Accept" to proceed

  2. An admin user is automatically created for you during the initial setup

  3. Click "Login" to access the platform

  4. Login with the default credentials provided

  5. Once logged in, immediately change the default password:

  6. Click the profile dropdown in the top right corner
  7. Select "Profile" from the dropdown menu
  8. Click "Change Password"
  9. Enter a new secure password following the security best practices below

Account Security Best Practices

Password Requirements

  • Minimum 8 characters (12+ recommended)
  • Include uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Include numbers and special characters
  • Avoid dictionary words and personal information

Post-Account Creation Steps

Create New User Accounts

To invite new users:

  1. Navigate to Settings → User Management

  2. Click "Add New User"

  3. Fill in user details for name, email, password, role

Set Up Scanner

After creating your administrator account and changing the default password, the next critical step is to configure the Osprey scanner to begin collecting data from your PI System infrastructure.

The scanner is responsible for:

  • Discovering assets from PI Data Archive and PI Asset Framework
  • Collecting metadata and lineage information
  • Monitoring data quality and health
  • Enabling automated asset cataloging

For detailed scanner installation and configuration instructions, see: Scanner Installation Guide