Initial Setup

Learn how to access the admin panel, configure global site settings after installing NexTube.

After successfully installing NexTube, this guide will walk you through the initial setup process inside the admin panel. You’ll learn how to access admin tools, update site branding, and configure essential options such as SEO, SMTP

Accessing the Admin Panel

To access the admin panel:

Go to your live domain and visit:
```
https://yourdomain.com/signin
```
Log in using the administrator credentials you created during installation.
Once logged in, click the Admin Panel button in the top navigation bar (visible to admin users only).

Option 2: Direct URL

Simply visit:


https://yourdomain.com/admin

This URL will redirect you to the admin interface if you are authenticated.

If you’ve just installed the script and some admin features are missing or not loading, log out and log back in. This refreshes your session and ensures all admin permissions are properly applied.

Navigating to Settings

After logging in, navigate to:


Admin Panel → Settings

This section allows you to manage every global setting of your platform.

Key Sections Available:

General Settings

Site Name
Site Description
Logos: versions for both full-size and square icons
Favicon (browser tab icon)
Footer copyright

Studio

Title
Logos: versions for both full-size and square icons

SMTP Email Settings

SMTP Host (e.g., smtp.gmail.com)
SMTP Port (e.g., 587)
SMTP Username & Password

These settings enable features like password recovery, email notifications, and contact forms.

Final Notes

After completing your initial setup:

Your site branding and SEO metadata will be applied.
Email functionality will work if SMTP is configured.

Regularly revisit the Settings panel to update your branding, track analytics, or rotate SMTP credentials.

If you run into issues, check the Troubleshooting Guide or contact support@jooj.us.