Dradis CE on Ubuntu Cloud

Step 1: Retrieve Your Server Credentials

Before opening the web interface, you need to retrieve the system-generated keys from your server. These were created during the automated installation.

1. Connect to your VPS via SSH (using Terminal or PuTTY).

2. Run the following command to see your database and app secrets:

    

   cat /root/credential.txt
   

   Note: Keep these keys safe. While they aren't your login password, they are vital for the application’s background security and database encryption.

Step 2: The Initial Setup Wizard

Once your server is ready, open your web browser and navigate to your server's IP address (e.g., http://your_server_ip). You will be greeted by the Dradis setup wizard.

1. Set Your Shared Password

The first screen will ask you to set a Shared Password. This password is used to protect the setup of the server itself.

• Enter a strong password.

• Confirm the password.

• Click Next.

2. Privacy & Telemetry

Dradis will ask if you would like to share anonymous usage data to help improve the software.

• Choose "Yes, I'd like to help!" or "No thanks." based on your preference.

• This does not affect your product features.

3. Choose a Starter Kit

To help you get started, Dradis offers "Kits" that pre-load the environment with specific templates (e.g., OWASP for web testing or Infra for network testing).

• Select the kit that matches your project type, or select "I've used Dradis before" to start with a blank slate.

Step 3: Logging In

After the wizard is complete, you will be redirected to the main login screen.

• Username: You can choose any username you want for your first login ( like admin ).

• Password: Use the Shared Password you created in Step 2.

Step 4: Your Dashboard

Congratulations! You are now in the Dradis Framework dashboard. From here, you can start managing your security assessments.

• Nodes: Use the left sidebar to add IP addresses or hostnames.

• Issues: Use the "Go To Issues" button to start documenting your findings and vulnerabilities.

• Methodologies: Use the center tab to follow standardized testing procedures like OWASP.

Need Help?

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Happy Pentesting!