From f322b6dca0db142c79c7341d44bc739cfcea66c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ginger Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:21:40 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] chore: News fragment --- changelog.d/+ffabfdf8.feature.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) create mode 100644 changelog.d/+ffabfdf8.feature.md diff --git a/changelog.d/+ffabfdf8.feature.md b/changelog.d/+ffabfdf8.feature.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..356d79bc --- /dev/null +++ b/changelog.d/+ffabfdf8.feature.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +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. + +Contributed by @ginger.