Quick Start Guide: Set Up Dermi Atlas in 30 Minutes

Overview

This guide walks through the complete setup process for Dermi Atlas Professional, from creating a Dermi Cloud Services account to documenting the first patient. By the end of this guide, a fully functional clinical imaging system will be running on the local network.

Estimated time: 30 to 45 minutes (depending on internet speed and familiarity with the process)

Prerequisites

Before beginning, ensure the following are available:

• A computer running Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later on Apple Silicon (Intel Macs are not supported), or Ubuntu 22.04+, Debian 12+ (64-bit)
• At least 4GB of RAM (8GB or more recommended)
• At least 20GB of available storage
• Administrator privileges on the computer
• A stable internet connection
• An email address for account registration

Step 1: Create a Dermi Cloud Services Account

Dermi Portal is where the subscription and licenses are managed and the Cloud Demo is accessed.

1. Navigate to portal.dermi.ai in a web browser.
2. Select Sign up to open the registration page.
3. Enter the email address to be used for the Dermi Cloud Services account and submit the form.
4. Check the inbox for an email from notification@dermi.ai. If it does not appear, check the spam folder.
5. Click the link in the email to continue setup. Note that this link expires in one hour.
6. On the account setup page, enter a username, a first name or nickname, and a password. These can be changed later if needed.
7. Submit the form to complete account creation.

A Dermi Cloud Services account is now available.

Step 2: Start a Free Trial

1. Sign in to portal.dermi.ai with the new credentials.
2. The Overview tab loads, displaying the subscription status and license information.
3. Click Start Free Trial.
4. A redirect to Stripe follows for entering payment details. The card will not be charged during the 30-day trial period.
5. Complete the Stripe setup and return to Dermi Portal.
6. The trial is now active. The Overview tab displays the current plan details and license usage (0/1 active licenses).

Step 3: Generate a License Key

1. In the Overview tab, scroll down to the license section.
2. Click Generate New License.
3. A 20-character alphanumeric license key will be generated (for example, 422G L6NP 2BLF AK7L 9X5J).
4. Use the visibility toggle to view the key and the copy button to copy it to the clipboard.

Keep this key available for the Dermi Atlas Manager setup process.

Step 4: Download and Install Dermi Atlas Manager

Dermi Atlas Manager is the desktop application used to deploy and manage Dermi Atlas Professional.

1. In the Overview tab on Dermi Portal, locate the Dermi Atlas Manager download section.
2. Download the appropriate installer for the operating system.
3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Dermi Atlas Manager.

For detailed installation instructions specific to the operating system, see Installing Dermi Atlas Manager.

Step 5: Install and Configure Docker

Dermi Atlas Professional runs inside Docker containers. If Docker is not already installed, install it now.

For Windows and macOS:
Download and install Docker Desktop from docker.com.

Configuration Checklist:

• Enable Start Docker Desktop when you sign in to your computer in Docker Settings => General.
• Set Memory Limit to at least 4GB (8GB recommended) in Docker Settings => Resources.
• Set Disk Usage Limit to at least 32GB in Docker Settings => Resources. The 20GB storage prerequisite is the minimum free space the installer verifies; allocating roughly 32GB to Docker leaves room for images, volumes, and growth.

For detailed instructions on installing and configuring Docker, see Installing Docker for Dermi Atlas Professional.

Step 6: Complete Dermi Atlas Manager Setup

1. Launch Dermi Atlas Manager. It will perform an automatic initial setup.
2. When prompted, enter the license key generated in Step 3.
3. Dermi Atlas Manager will validate the license and proceed to system dependency checks.
4. Once all dependencies are verified (including Docker), click to proceed with installation.
5. Wait for the installation to complete. A fresh installation typically takes under 10 minutes.

Important: Do not close Dermi Atlas Manager or restart the computer during installation.

Step 7: Access Dermi Atlas Professional

Once installation is complete, Dermi Atlas Manager will display the Atlas Status page.

1. Locate the Atlas Access section.
2. Click Open App or enter the displayed HTTP address (e.g., http://192.168.1.100:15015) in any browser on the local network.

If the application cannot be accessed from other devices on the network, the firewall settings may need to be checked. See Configuring Your Firewall for Dermi Atlas Professional for assistance.

Step 8: Create a First Local Account

Dermi Atlas Professional uses local accounts that are separate from the Dermi Cloud Services account.

1. Open Dermi Atlas Professional in a browser.
2. Select Sign Up.
3. Enter an email address.
4. Complete verification by clicking the link sent to the email (recommended) or by using the verification link available inside Dermi Atlas Manager (shield icon).
5. Set a username, a first name or nickname, and password to finish setup.

For more details on account types and creation, see Creating Your First Dermi Atlas Professional Account.

Step 9: Configure HTTPS (Optional)

Configuring HTTPS for secure, encrypted connections is recommended.

1. In Dermi Atlas Manager, navigate to the SSL Certificate section.
2. Click Download to save the certificate file.
3. Install this certificate on every device (phones, tablets, laptops) that will access Dermi Atlas Professional.

For instructions on installing certificates on specific devices, see SSL Certificate Setup for HTTPS Access.

Next Steps

The Dermi Atlas Professional deployment is now ready for use.

• Create a first patient record and upload clinical photographs.
• Review System Requirements to ensure long-term stability.
• Configure system settings in Dermi Atlas Manager, including activity logging levels.