Start Fresh¶

Set up a new server¶

The video below demonstrations how to set up a newly purchased Start9 server. If you are familar with the process or you have recently flashed an existing server, you may want to skip the video and scroll down straight to Step 1.

First Steps

1. Connect your server to power and ethernet.

2. From a client device (desktop/laptop/phone) connected to the same local network as your server, open a browser and visit http://start.local.

   Note

   If you are not using a Raspberry Pi, you can also plug a monitor and keyboard into the server. This is known as “Kiosk mode” but is not recommedend for general use.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Start Over¶

To Factory Reset an existing server, you must first go through the flashing process to reinstall StartOS.

1. Flash your device with a fresh install of StartOS by following the flashing guides, making sure to select Factory Reset when booting from external media.

   Note

   On a Raspberry Pi you will simply flash the microSD card and reinsert it, connect to power and skip to step 3.

   

2. After install is complete, you will be prompted to remove your externally connected USB drive you used with Balena Etcher and restart.

3. From a client device (desktop/laptop/phone) connected to the same local network as your server, open a browser and visit http://start.local.

4. Choose Start Fresh and follow the on-screen instructions.

Troubleshooting¶

If you followed the above instructions and are experiencing issues, click here to resolve.

You can also to reach out to support if you need a hand.