http://<your-ip>:3000, it shows a four-step setup
wizard instead of the dashboard. You can change the language from the selector in the
top-right corner at any step.
Choose a login mode
Pick how the dashboard is protected:
- Require login (the secure default): create an admin account now. Enter a username, a password, and the password again to confirm. ipmideck stores the password as a bcrypt hash, never in plain text.
- Open access: no login at all. Anyone who can reach the dashboard can control your hardware, so only pick this on a trusted, isolated network.
ipmideck reset-password.Add your first server
Enter the connection details for a BMC:
Click Test connection to check the credentials before saving (ipmideck runs a
power-status query over
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Name | A label for the server, for example R710-homelab. |
| Host | The BMC IP address or hostname. |
| Port | The IPMI/RMCP+ port. Default 623. |
| Username | The BMC account. Default ADMIN. |
| Password | The BMC account password. |
| Vendor | Supermicro, Dell, HP, or Generic. |
lanplus), then Add server.IPMI-over-LAN has to be enabled on the BMC first, or the connection test fails. See
Enable IPMI on your server for per-vendor steps.
Adding more servers
You are not limited to one BMC. From the dashboard you can add more servers later, and ipmideck manages all of them from a single instance. See Supported Hardware for which vendors are tested.Next steps
- Enable IPMI on your server: turn on IPMI-over-LAN before you connect.
- Configuration: ports, polling intervals, and retention.
- Backup & restore: keep a copy of your config and history.