Site administrators can access the Management Console with a password instead of uploading the GitHub Enterprise license.

The first time site administrators access the Management Console, they will need to upload their GitHub Enterprise license file to authenticate into the app. After that, site administrators can set a password to access the console.

Accessing the Management Console as a site administrator

  1. In the upper-right corner of any page, click . Rocketship icon for accessing site admin settings

  2. On the left side of the page, click Management Console. Management Console tab

  3. Type your Management Console password (if you are prompted to do so). Management Console unlock screen

Accessing the Management Console as an unauthenticated user

  1. Open the following URL in your browser, replacing hostname with your actual GitHub Enterprise hostname or IP address:

    http(s)://hostname/setup

  2. Type your Management Console password (if you are prompted to do so). Management Console unlock screen