Getting started
This article shows the two entry paths into Dizire Engine: first-run setup when no users exist yet, and standard login once the system has already been initialized. It also explains what happens after you sign in and how logging out works.
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Overview
Dizire Engine protects the workspace behind a username-and-password login. All major author tools under the admin interface require an authenticated session, so the first thing a new user needs to understand is whether they are seeing a first-time setup flow or a normal login flow.
There are two common scenarios:
If you remember that distinction, the rest of the entry process becomes straightforward.
Before you begin
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First-run setup
On a fresh Dizire Engine installation, the product does not expect you to create users manually in the database. Instead, the first visit detects that no accounts exist and redirects you to the setup flow.
/setup.This first user becomes the initial admin, which means they can access the protected workspace and begin building projects immediately.
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Standard login
Once at least one user exists, Dizire Engine uses the normal login screen. This is the flow most authors will use day to day.
/login, or attempt to open the admin area directly.That redirect behavior matters because it keeps users from getting lost. If you were trying to reach a specific admin page, the login flow sends you back there automatically after authentication succeeds.
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After sign-in
After a successful login, Dizire Engine creates a secure session cookie and loads the protected admin workspace. From the user perspective, this means you can now reach the dashboard, projects home, my projects, my series, my releases, characters, and other author tools without being redirected back to login on every click.
Sessions currently last for about 24 hours unless you log out sooner. If the session expires, you will simply need to sign in again.
Logout and fixes
To sign out, use the Sign Out action in the sidebar. Dizire Engine clears the session and returns you to the login page.
Common login issues are usually simple:
Next step
Once you can sign in reliably, the next thing you need is orientation. Continue to Understanding the dashboard and left-hand navigation.
After that, move into the content structure article so you understand how projects, releases, chapters, and sections relate to each other.