Quickstart
Get SeqDesk running on your machine and create your first sequencing order.
Install
Install location depends on where you run the command. The default target is
./seqdesk relative to your current directory.
For predictable installs, set an explicit absolute path with --dir:
curl -fsSL https://seqdesk.com/install.sh | bash -s -- -y --dir /opt/seqdesk
# Same through npm launcher
seqdesk -y --dir /opt/seqdeskFirst Login
Open SeqDesk
Navigate to http://localhost:3000 (or the port you configured). The setup
wizard runs automatically — it creates the database and seeds default accounts.
Sign in
Use the default admin credentials:
| Password | Role | |
|---|---|---|
admin@example.com | admin | Facility Admin |
Change this password immediately after first login.
Run the setup checklist
As admin, configure the essentials:
- Site name and branding — Admin → Settings
- Departments — Admin → Departments
- Sequencing technologies — Admin → Sequencing Technology
- Data storage path — Admin → Data Compute
Create Your First Order
Switch to researcher role or register a new account
Navigate to /register to create a researcher account, or use the default
researcher credentials (user@example.com / user).
Create an order
From the Orders page, start a new order. The wizard walks you through:
- Order Details — name and sample count
- Sequencing Parameters — platform, instrument, library strategy
- Samples — organism, title, and any custom metadata
- Review & Submit
Check status
Your order appears on the Orders page with status SUBMITTED. The facility admin can now assign files, create studies, and run pipelines.