[freeside-users] Can't log in on fresh install.

[Ivan Kohler]

On Sat, Mar 04, 2017 at 07:37:36AM +0000, Terence Rees Thomas wrote:
> Hi

Hi,

I don't mean to pick on you, Terence, but I do need to point out better 
security practices for the record.


> I find it best to install webmin after freeside as it helps to find
> problems and helps you configure your server.

I strongly disagree.  Webmin creates additional attack surface and I 
would never use it on a secure server.


> Log into webmin and go to servers then to PostgreSQL you will need to add
> yourself to users giving yourself full access to all databases.

No, this is unnecessary.  You do not need to create per-user accounts 
for database access; all database access by the application is done as 
the "freeside" PostgreSQL user, and this user and permissions are setup 
during the installation process.


> Use the
> username and password that you use to log into Debian, you will then use
> this to log into freeside.

I disagree with this advice, and would strongly recommend using 
different passwords for your UNIX account and the Freeside web 
interface.


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Ivan Kohler
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