Koha Frontend Installer

1. Ensure Koha Services are Running: Before accessing the web installer, make sure that the necessary services, such as the Apache web server, are running. You can start Apache with the following command if it's not already running:

   
   

   
   

   systemctl start apache2

2. Access Koha Web Installer: Open a web browser on the machine where Koha is installed, and enter the URL for the Koha web interface. By default, Koha's web interface is available at http://localhost:8080. Replace localhost with the IP address or hostname of your server if accessing remotely.

3. When you see the login for the Koha installer, the username and password are in the koha-conf.xml file for the instance.

   You can view the password with:

    

   sudo koha-passwd libraryname

   The default username is koha_libraryname 

4. Complete the Web Installer: When you access the Koha web interface for the first time, you will be redirected to the web installer. The web installer will guide you through the process of setting up your Koha instance. You will need to provide information such as:

   • Database settings (e.g., database name, username, password)
   • System preferences (e.g., library name, time zone)
   • Administrator account details (e.g., username, password)

5. Follow On-Screen Instructions: Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the web installer to complete the setup process. Make sure to review each step carefully and provide accurate information.

6. Complete Installation: Once you have completed all the steps in the web installer, Koha will be installed and configured according to the settings you provided. You should receive a confirmation message when the installation is successful.

7. Log in to Koha: After the installation is complete, you can log in to Koha using the administrator account credentials you specified during the installation process. You can then begin using Koha to manage your library.