How to Set Up Wizard after Installing Jenkins

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Overview

2. Post Installation Set Up Wizard

1. Overview

This article provides you through the initial setup of Jenkins after installation. It covers the steps to unlock Jenkins, install the recommended plugins, create your first admin user, configure the Jenkins instance, and begin using Jenkins. Following these instructions will ensure that your Jenkins environment is configured and ready to help you automate your CI/CD processes.

2. Post Installation Set Up Wizard

Perform the following:

1. Navigate to http://localhost:8080/
2. If you are a first time user,  system will prompt you to generate a password. Unlock Jenkins screen appears.
3.  In the preceding screen, copy the Path highlighted in red and Paste it in Folder address bar and hit Enter, as shown: 
   If you face any issues, refer to Jenkins Documentation.
   
   
4. The system will prompt you to open the generated password in one of the listed apps, as shown.
   
   
5. Select Notepad and click OK to view the password generated:
   
6. Password generated in the Notepad is as follows:
   
7. Copy this password and paste in the Unlock Jenkins screen and click Continue.
   
8. In the Customize Jenkins Page, select Install Suggested Plugins button to install all the required plugins.
   
9. In the Create First User Admin page, enter all the required details and click Save and Continue.
   
   
   
10. In the Instance Configuration screen, click Save and Finish.
    
11. In the Jenkins is Ready page, click Start Using Jenkins button.