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Jenkins Server Setup

After Jenkins is installed and running, complete the first-time setup from the browser.

1) Open Jenkins URL​

Visit:

https://jenkins.digi.saroj.name.np

Jenkins Getting Started

2) Unlock Jenkins with the initial admin password​

On the server, get the initial unlock password:

sudo cat /var/lib/jenkins/secrets/initialAdminPassword

Copy the password, paste it into the unlock screen, and click Continue.

3) Install suggested plugins​

On the Customize Jenkins page, click Install suggested plugins.

Customize Jenkins

4) Wait for package/plugin installation​

Jenkins will download and install required packages and plugins. Wait for this to complete.

Installing Packages

5) Create the first admin user​

Fill in the admin user details (username, password, full name, and email), then continue.

Create First Admin User

6) Configure Jenkins instance URL​

On Instance Configuration, confirm the URL:

https://jenkins.digi.saroj.name.np/

Then click Save and Finish.

Instance Configuration

7) Jenkins is ready​

On the ready screen, click Start using Jenkins.

Jenkins Ready

8) Verify Jenkins homepage​

You should now see the Jenkins dashboard/homepage.

Jenkins Homepage

  1. Install pending Jenkins and plugin updates from Manage Jenkins -> Plugins.
  2. Add required credentials in Manage Jenkins -> Credentials.
  3. Configure tools/agents needed by your pipelines.
  4. Set up regular backups for /var/lib/jenkins and keep an off-server copy.
  5. For reverse proxy and HTTPS hardening, follow Apache setup.
  6. For credential handling best practices, follow Secrets guide.