# Initial run guide

## Overview

This page provides all the information you need to install and run StackState.

## Installation instructions

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Install StackState on [Kubernetes](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/self-hosted-setup/install-stackstate/kubernetes_openshift).
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Install StackState on [OpenShift](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/self-hosted-setup/install-stackstate/kubernetes_openshift/openshift_install).
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## Address and port

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To access the StackState UI:

1. [Enable a port-forward](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/self-hosted-setup/kubernetes_openshift/kubernetes_install#access-the-stackstate-ui).
2. Access the StackState UI at: <https://localhost:8080>
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To access the StackState UI:

1. [Enable a port-forward](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/self-hosted-setup/kubernetes_openshift/openshift_install#access-the-stackstate-ui).
2. Access the StackState UI at: <https://localhost:8080>
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## Default username and password

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StackState is configured by default with the following administrator account:

* **username:** `admin`
* **password:** Set during installation. This is collected by the `generate_values.sh` script and stored in MD5 hash format in `values.yaml`
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StackState is configured by default with the following administrator account:

* **username:** `admin`
* **password:** Set during installation. This is collected by the `generate_values.sh` script and stored in MD5 hash format in `values.yaml`
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## Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems during the installation of StackState or first run, check the [StackState installation troubleshooting guide](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/self-hosted-setup/install-stackstate/troubleshooting).

## Next steps

Once you have StackState up and running, you can get started setting up integrations

* [Install StackPacks to integrate with external systems](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/get-started/k8s-quick-start-guide)
* [Explore your Kubernetes cluster](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/views/k8s-views)