For administrators¶
This section is for the person who runs Initiative for their group — installing it, configuring it, and keeping it healthy.
If you only use Initiative, you can happily skip this section. Everything you need is in Using Initiative.
You don't need to be a server expert
The recommended setup uses Docker Compose, which is mostly copy-a-file-and-edit-a-few-values. If you can follow a recipe and edit a text file, you can run Initiative. The deeper topics are here when you need them.
What's in this section¶
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Installation
Get Initiative running with Docker Compose.
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Configuration
The settings that control how your server behaves.
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Single sign-on
Connect your identity provider (OIDC).
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Email
Set up outgoing email for invites and reminders.
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Push notifications
Enable mobile push via Firebase.
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File & object storage
Keep uploads on disk, or use S3-compatible storage.
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Platform roles
Server-wide roles, capabilities, and break-glass access.
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Backups & updates
Protect your data and stay current.
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Maintaining these docs
Build, preview, and publish this help center.
The first thing to know¶
The first person to register on a fresh Initiative server automatically becomes the owner — the top administrator, the only role that can change server-wide settings. So the very first sign-up should be you (or whoever will run the server). See Platform roles.