# Initial Settings​

This page collects the information used to create the primary Administrator (AKA Webmaster) account.

After entering the requested information and correcting any issues, select the "Continue" button to proceed.

![XOOPS Installer Initial Settings](https://265890714-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L_EjUvXXbOiEMe2qFIc%2F-M0BjT4zPv747av8zUyR%2F-L_EkQ9zEzbPbh1pkmQa%2Finstaller-09.png?generation=1581835482912989\&alt=media)

## Data Collected in This Step

### Administrator account

#### Admin login

This will be the username used by the adminstrator to log in to the XOOPS system.

#### Admin e-mail

This the email address used by the XOOPS system to communicate with the administrator. (Note, this is required for password recovery/reset.)

#### Admin password

This is the password to use for the adminstrator account,

#### Confirm password

Use this field to confirm the adminstrator password. It must match the *Admin password* field.

### Password strength

This section displays the relative strenght of the *Admin password*.

#### Password Generator

You can use this section to generate and use a random password for the account. Select *Generate* to show a random password. Select *Copy* to copy the generated password to *Admin password*.