Quick Setup Checklist
Complete these essential steps to get your Zettabit instance fully operational.
Setup Checklist
1. Secure Your Account
- Change your default password
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication
See First Login for details.
2. Add Your First MikroTik Server
Connect Zettabit to your MikroTik router:
- Go to Network > Servers
- Click Add Server
- Enter connection details:
- Name - A friendly name for this router
- Host - IP address or hostname
- Username - RouterOS API username
- Password - RouterOS API password
- Port - API port (default: 8728, or 8729 for SSL)
- Use SSL - Enable for secure connections
- Click Test Connection to verify
- Click Save
See MikroTik Servers for detailed configuration.
3. Create Service Packages
Define the internet packages you offer:
- Go to Packages
- Click Add Package
- Fill in:
- Name - Package name (e.g., “10 Mbps Monthly”)
- Price - Monthly cost
- Validity - Duration in days
- PPPoE Profile - MikroTik profile to assign
- Click Save
See Create Package for more options.
4. Add Your First Client
Register a customer in the system:
- Go to Clients
- Click Add Client
- Enter client details:
- Client ID - Your internal reference number
- Name - Customer name
- Phone - Contact number
- PPPoE Username - For router authentication
- PPPoE Password - For router authentication
- Server - Which router this client connects to
- Click Save
See Add Client for complete guide.
5. Create a Subscription
Assign a package to your client:
- Go to Subscriptions
- Click Create Subscription
- Select the client and package
- Set the start date
- Enable auto-renewal if desired
- Click Save
See Create Subscription for details.
6. Configure Notifications (Optional)
Set up SMS notifications for expiring subscriptions:
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Configure your SMS provider
- Customize notification templates
See Notification Settings for setup guide.
7. Set Up Payment Gateway (Optional)
Enable online payments:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Configure your payment provider (bKash, SSLCommerz)
- Test with a small transaction
See Billing Settings for integration details.
You’re Ready!
Once you’ve completed these steps, your Zettabit instance is ready for production use. Explore the other documentation sections to learn about advanced features.
Recommended Next Steps
- Manage Clients - Learn client management features
- Users & Permissions - Set up your team
- Security Best Practices - Protect your data
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