First Time Setup

First-Time Setup

After deploying FasterChat, you need to perform a one-time setup to create your administrator account and configure your first AI provider.

1. Create Your Admin Account

1. Navigate to the application URL (e.g., http://localhost:3000).
2. You will be prompted to create the first user account. This account will automatically be granted administrator privileges.
3. Fill in your desired username, email, and password, and click Register.

2. Log In

Once registered, you will be redirected to the login page. Log in with your newly created credentials.

3. Configure a Provider

FasterChat works with various AI providers. To start chatting, you need to configure at least one.

1. Navigate to the Admin Panel from the user menu.
2. Go to the Providers section.
3. Select a provider from the list (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq).
4. Enter your API key and any other required configuration.
5. Click Save.

4. Enable Models

1. In the Admin Panel, go to the Models section.
2. You will see a list of models available from your configured providers.
3. Enable the models you want to make available to users.

You’re Ready!

Navigate back to the main chat interface. You can now select a model and start a conversation.

Next Steps

• Explore the various features of FasterChat, such as web search and memory.
• Learn how to run FasterChat completely offline with Ollama.