Initial Configuration

After Gitea is running, complete the initial setup wizard and apply recommended security and integration settings.

What this page covers

Completing the Gitea installation wizard
Creating the admin account
Configuring SSH keys for Git operations
Setting up webhooks for CI/CD integration
Recommended app.ini settings for production use

Installation wizard

On first access, Gitea presents a configuration wizard. Key settings to configure:

Database: use the values from your Docker Compose or Helm configuration
Site title: your organization name
Admin account: create a strong password; this account has full control
Server domain: the FQDN Gitea will use for clone URLs and webhooks

SSH key setup

Add your workstation's public key under User Settings > SSH / GPG Keys so you can push over SSH without entering a password.