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First-Run Checklist

A clean install gives you an empty admin panel. Here’s the path to your first active subscriber.

1. Change the admin password

Section titled “1. Change the admin password”

The installer printed a random 24-char password. Log in, then:

  1. Click your username (top-right) → Profile
  2. Change Password → save
  3. (Recommended) Settings → Security → enable 2FA

2. Configure your first NAS

Section titled “2. Configure your first NAS”

The NAS is the BNG router that does RADIUS auth on behalf of subscribers.

Settings → NAS → Add NAS

FieldExample
Namemikrotik-main
IP Address192.168.1.1 (router LAN IP that will send RADIUS packets)
Secretstrong random string (also configured on the router)
Backend kindmikrotik (or generic for Cisco/Juniper)
API username/passwordfor live actions (Torch, Ping, queue sync)
API port8728 (or 8729 for TLS)

After save, click Test Connection. You should see OK — 16 cores, 18d uptime, ROS 7.x.

On the MikroTik side:

/radius add service=ppp address=<ProxPanel-IP> secret=<same-secret> timeout=2s
/radius incoming set accept=yes port=3799
/ppp aaa set use-radius=yes accounting=yes interim-update=1m

3. Create at least one service plan

Section titled “3. Create at least one service plan”

Services → Add Service

Minimum required:

  • Name (4M-50GB)
  • Speed: 4000 kb download / 2000 kb upload (= 4 Mbps / 2 Mbps)
  • Monthly quota: 50 GB
  • Price: 25 USD
  • Expiry: 30 days

You can add FUP tiers, CDN profiles, time-based discounts later — see Services.

4. Add IP pool

Section titled “4. Add IP pool”

If you’re using dynamic IPs from MikroTik:

  • The pool is configured on MikroTik (/ip pool add name=4M-pool ranges=10.1.4.1-10.1.4.254)
  • In ProxPanel: edit the service → Pool Name = 4M-pool

For static IP per subscriber, see Static IP Assignment.

5. Create the first subscriber

Section titled “5. Create the first subscriber”

Subscribers → Add Subscriber

  • Username: test@isp.com
  • Password: something-strong
  • Full name + phone (optional)
  • Service: 4M-50GB
  • Expiry: 30 days from today

6. Test PPPoE login

Section titled “6. Test PPPoE login”

Have a customer / lab client dial PPPoE with those credentials. Within a few seconds you should see:

  • Sessions page → user appears as online with assigned IP
  • Subscribers page → online indicator turns green
  • Dashboard → “Active Sessions” counter +1

If auth fails, check:

7. Optional next steps

Section titled “7. Optional next steps”
  • Replace self-signed cert with Let’s Encrypt — certbot --nginx -d panel.yourdomain.com
  • Set up automated backups — Settings → Backups → schedule
  • Connect SMTP for invoice + notification emails
  • Enable Customer Portal so subscribers can self-serve
  • Add resellers if you have partner ISPs

Done. You’re ready for paying customers.