You can create custom messages that users will see on the sign in and sign out pages. For more information, see "Customizing user messages on your instance."
Configuring built-in authentication
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From an administrative account on GitHub Enterprise Server, in the upper-right corner of any page, click .
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If you're not already on the "Site admin" page, in the upper-left corner, click Site admin.
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In the left sidebar, click Management Console.
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In the left sidebar, click Authentication.
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Select Built in authentication.
Two-factor authentication
When using LDAP or built-in authentication, two-factor authentication is supported. Organization administrators can require members to have two-factor authentication enabled.
Creating your account
Once your instance has been created, you'll need to create your own admin account.
- On the "Create Admin Account" page at
http(s)://[hostname]/join, choose your username, password, and email address, then click Create an account.
- Sign in to your GitHub Enterprise Server instance at
http(s)://HOSTNAME/login.
Inviting users
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From an administrative account on GitHub Enterprise Server, in the upper-right corner of any page, click .
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If you're not already on the "Site admin" page, in the upper-left corner, click Site admin.
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In the left sidebar, click Invite user.
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Type the username and email address for each of the user accounts that you'd like to create, then click Generate a password reset link.
Tip: If email for notifications is configured on the appliance, an invite will also be sent to the provided email address.