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First run

Use this checklist immediately after Jiandu starts.

1. Find the owner recovery token​

On first full startup, Jiandu creates a 256-bit token in an owner-only file and reports that file's path. For the source default it is:

server/jiandu-data/owner-access-token

The token is not a normal password. Keep it as offline break-glass recovery material.

2. Claim the installation​

Open Jiandu from the configured origin. Sign in or create the human account that should administer the installation. When Jiandu says the setup is unclaimed, enter the recovery token. A successful claim grants that account the built-in Administrator role; it does not consume or attach the Owner token.

3. Add a sample document​

Use a non-sensitive PDF or image. Confirm that you can:

  • open the original;
  • correct its title or other filing information;
  • find it again by browsing or search;
  • export or download it.

4. Make the first backup​

Do this before inviting other people or importing a large collection. Then restore into a new, empty destination and open a sample document from the restored installation. See backup and restore.

5. Review exposure​

If another device needs access, set up HTTPS and an explicit reverse-proxy boundary. Never work around the loopback default by publishing the application port as plaintext. See network access and HTTPS.