Creating your first admin account

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The first account you create is the Super Admin — the top-level account for your install.

How it is created

The Super Admin is created by the setup wizard at /setup, and only when the database has zero users. You supply a name, email, and a password (entered twice, at least 8 characters). Because you set this password yourself, you will not be forced to change it at first login.

What the Super Admin can do

The built-in Super Admin role has full, unrestricted access to every module, and there is only one Super Admin. Among the seeded roles, only a Super Admin can create another Super Admin.

The role hierarchy

SummitPSA ships with these built-in roles you can assign to later team members:

RoleScope
Super AdminFull unrestricted access; only one allowed
AdminFull access to all modules; can manage users
ManagerService desk, CRM, projects, read-only finance
TechnicianTickets, assets, KB, time tracking
DispatcherTicket assignment and scheduling board
BillingContracts, invoices, finance, stock
Read OnlyView-only across permitted modules

After setup

Once the wizard completes you are redirected to the login page. Sign in with the email and password you just set.

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