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# Joomla

Once installed, access your Joomla website using the following URL:

`http://$INSTANCE_IP/`

Replace `$INSTANCE_IP` with your server's IP address.

### Initial Setup

When accessing the URL for the first time, you will be prompted to complete the Joomla setup.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. The database credentials can be found on the server in the following file:

`/root/credentials.txt`

### Joomla Dashboard

After completing the initial setup, access the Joomla administration area using:

`http://$INSTANCE_IP/administrator/`

Use the administrator credentials created during the setup to log in and access the Joomla dashboard.