Documentation: Creating SuperUser

Creating SuperUser from Terminal

To create a superuser, open the terminal. Use the following command to add a superuser with the username admin:

docker exec -ti saeoss_ckan-web_1 poetry run ckan sysadmin add admin

- Replace admin with the desired username for the superuser.

After running the command to add a superuser, the system typically asks for confirmation. Users are prompted to confirm whether they indeed want to create a superuser. The user is expected to input either Y for Yes or n for No based on their intention to create a superuser.

If the user chooses Y then they need to provide the email and password for the administrator account.

Converting Normal User to SuperUser

Existing users can be elevated to superuser status through the terminal. Use the following command, replacing with the username of the registered user:

docker exec -ti saeoss_ckan-web_1 poetry run ckan sysadmin add <username>

This command promotes the specified user to superuser status.

Before the superuser privileges

After the superuser privileges

Important Notes:

• Superusers have elevated privileges and can access and modify system-wide settings.
• Superusers can only be created via the terminal and not through the CKAN site.

Important Security Considerations:

• Superuser and super admin credentials should be kept secure.
• Regularly review and update superuser/admin credentials to enhance system security.