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This guide will help you quickly set up UTMStack and access the platform for the first time.
This quick start guide uses the installer file method on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. For ISO installation or detailed options, see the full installation guide.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
  • A fresh Ubuntu 22.04 LTS server installation
  • Root or sudo access to the server
  • Minimum system resources based on your deployment size (see System Requirements)
  • Internet connectivity for downloading the installer

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Installation Steps

1

Update Package List

Update your system’s package list to ensure you have the latest package information:
sudo apt update
2

Install WGET

Install wget to download the UTMStack installer:
sudo apt install wget
3

Download Installer

Download the latest version of the UTMStack installer from GitHub:
wget http://github.com/utmstack/UTMStack/releases/latest/download/installer
4

Switch to Root User

Switch to the root user for installation:
sudo su
5

Set Execute Permissions

Make the installer executable:
chmod +x installer
6

Run the Installer

Execute the installer without parameters:
./installer
The installer will guide you through the setup process and generate necessary configurations.

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First Login

Once the installation is complete, you can access UTMStack:
1

Find Your Credentials

After installation, your login credentials are generated and stored in:
/root/utmstack.yml
Default username is admin. The password is automatically generated during installation and can be found in the utmstack.yml file.
2

Access the Login Page

Open your web browser and navigate to your UTMStack server using HTTPS:
https://your-server-ip-or-hostname
Always use HTTPS (not HTTP) to access the UTMStack login page for secure communication.
3

Login

Enter your credentials:
  • Username: admin
  • Password: (from /root/utmstack.yml)

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Required Firewall Ports

Ensure the following ports are accessible:
Secure Shell access for server administration.
Restrict access to admin workstations only.
Redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS.
Restrict access to admin and security analyst workstations only.
UTMStack Web-based Graphical User Interface.
Restrict access to admin and security analyst workstations only.
Cockpit Web-based Graphical Interface for server management.
Restrict access to admin workstation only.
Additional ports may be required when configuring UTMStack integrations to receive logs.
Follow the security recommendations provided in each integration guide.

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Next Steps

Configure Integrations

Connect your data sources to start collecting logs

Set Up Users

Create user accounts for your security team

Configure Alerts

Set up alert rules and notification channels

Explore Dashboard

Familiarize yourself with the UTMStack interface
For detailed installation options including ISO installation, see the full installation guide.

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