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Quick Start

After installing Automation Server, follow these steps to run your first automation.

1. Check Your Workers​

A "resource" is a worker that Automation Server can dispatch jobs to. Workers register themselves automatically when they connect — you don't need to add them manually.

Once your stack is running, the dashboard shows all connected workers in the cluster display:

Cluster display showing connected workers

Confirm at least one worker appears before creating your first process.

2. Set Up a Worker Token​

Workers authenticate with the backend using a token. You create tokens through the Administration section of the web interface.

Navigate to Administration in the sidebar:

Administration page

Click + Create and enter a name like "Worker token":

Create token dialog

Copy the token shown — you won't be able to see it again:

Newly created token

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Copy the token now. Once you leave this page it cannot be retrieved.

Navigate back to Administration and configure the frontend to use the token:

Configure frontend with token

Then open your .env file and set the token so workers can authenticate:

ATS_TOKEN=your-token-here

Restart the stack to apply the change:

docker compose up -d

Next Steps​

Each user who needs access to Automation Server also needs a token. Create additional tokens in the Administration section the same way you created the worker token.