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+Improved the first-time setup experience for new homeserver administrators:
+- Account registration is disabled on the first run, except for with a new special registration token that is logged to the console.
+- Other helpful information is logged to the console as well, including a giant warning if open registration is enabled.
+- The default index page now says to check the console for setup instructions if no accounts have been created.
+- Once the first admin account is created, an improved welcome message is sent to the admin room.
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+Contributed by @ginger.