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Server Installation

Use this guide to prepare the HandyCafe server before configuring any clients.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install Server Package

  1. Run the HandyCafe Server Beta installer on the management PC.
  2. Complete installation with default options unless your deployment requires custom paths.

Step 2: First Launch And Admin Setup

  1. Open HandyCafe Server Beta.
  2. On first launch, create default admin credentials when prompted.
  3. Set an admin username and password and store them securely.
  4. Continue into the dashboard.

Step 3: Confirm Server Readiness

  1. Verify the dashboard loads without initial setup errors.
  2. Confirm server services remain running.

Step 4: Record Server IP Address

  1. Find the server machine LAN IP in operating system network settings.
  2. Keep this IP for client configuration in Options.

Expected result: server installed, default admin created, and server IP ready for client pairing.

Continue to client installation