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title: "Setting up your Yellowfin instance"
canonical: "https://wiki.yellowfinbi.com/space/user80/1540161/Setting%20up%20your%20Yellowfin%20instance"
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This simple guide will allow you to set up your very own Yellowfin instance in no time.

 

1. First, install the Yellowfin setup on your system. Our [installation](https://yellowfin.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/user80/pages/1581582) page will guide you how to do this, based on the type of installation you choose.
2. The next step after installation would be to [get a license](https://yellowfin.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/user80/pages/1541273) for your instance.
3. After providing the license, you will need to carry out an [initial use](https://yellowfin.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/user80/pages/1583910) and log in to the instance. These [first time log ins](https://yellowfin.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/user80/pages/1542268) are slightly different, as they require the generic user credentials generated by Yellowfin.
4. You can then create your own secure credentials for your instance.