This guide walks you through your first login to Chainstack Self-Hosted and initial configuration.
First login
Finding your credentials
During installation, the bootstrap credentials were generated and saved to a values file. Run the yq command from the installer output to retrieve your password:
yq '.cp-auth.env.CP_AUTH_BOOTSTRAP_PASSWORD' /root/.config/cp-suite/values/cp-control-panel-*.yaml
| Setting | Default value |
|---|
| Username | admin |
| Password | Auto-generated (in values file) |
Accessing the login page
Open your browser and navigate to the Control Panel URL. If you haven’t exposed the service yet, see Expose the UI service for instructions. The URL depends on how you exposed the service:
| Exposure method | URL |
|---|
| LoadBalancer | http://<EXTERNAL-IP> |
| NodePort | http://<NODE-IP>:<NODE-PORT> |
| Ingress | http://your-configured-hostname |
| Port forward | http://<SERVER-IP>:8080 |
Logging in
- Enter
admin in the Username field
- Enter the generated password from your values file in the Password field
- Click Log in
Initial configuration
After your first login, we recommend completing these configuration steps.
Update admin profile
For security, update your admin credentials immediately after first login.
- Click Settings in the left sidebar
- Under Personal Information, update the following:
| Field | Recommendation |
|---|
| Username | Change from default admin to a unique username |
| Password | Set a strong password |
After changing your password, the original password in the values file is no longer valid. Store your new credentials securely.
Understanding the interface
The Chainstack Self-Hosted interface provides access to all node management functions.
Main sections
| Section | Purpose |
|---|
| Nodes | List, deploy, and manage blockchain nodes |
| Docs | Link to Chainstack Self-Hosted documentation |
| Settings | User profile and credentials |
Node status indicators
When viewing nodes, you’ll see status indicators:
| Status | Description |
|---|
| Bootstrapping | Node resources are being allocated and client software is being configured |
| Running | Node is deployed and operational |
| Error | Node encountered an issue |
Next steps
With your admin account configured, you’re ready to:
- Deploy your first node — Deploy a blockchain node
- Manage nodes — Learn node operations and monitoring
Troubleshooting
If you run into issues logging in or accessing the Control Panel, see the Troubleshooting guide for solutions to common problems including login failures, backend URL configuration, and credential issues. 
