Quick Start Guide: Set Up Dermi Atlas in 30 Minutes

Overview

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

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

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• A computer running Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 14 Sonoma or later, or Ubuntu 22.04+, Debian 12+ (64-bit)
• At least 8GB of RAM (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 Portal Account

Dermi Portal is where you manage your subscription, licenses, and access the Cloud Demo.

1. Navigate to portal.dermi.ai in your web browser.
2. Select Sign Up to open the registration page.
3. Enter the email address you want to use for your Dermi Cloud Services account and submit the form.
4. Check your inbox for an email from notification@dermi.ai. If you do not see it, check your 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 your first name or nickname, a username, and a password. You can change these later if needed.
7. Submit the form to complete your account creation.

You now have a Dermi Cloud Services account.

Step 2: Start Your Free Trial

1. Sign in to portal.dermi.ai with your new credentials.
2. You will land on the Overview tab, which displays your subscription status and license information.
3. Click Start Free Trial.
4. You will be redirected to Stripe to enter your payment details. Your card will not be charged during the 30-day trial period.
5. Complete the Stripe setup and return to Dermi Portal.
6. Your trial is now active. The Overview tab will display your 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 your 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 your operating system.
3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Dermi Atlas Manager.

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

Step 5: Install and Configure Docker

Dermi Atlas Professional runs inside Docker containers. If you do not already have Docker installed, you must 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 (6GB recommended) in Docker Settings > Resources.
• Set Disk Usage Limit to at least 32GB in Docker Settings > Resources.

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 you 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 your 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 your local network.

If you cannot access the application from other devices on your network, you may need to check your firewall settings. See Configuring Your Firewall for Dermi Atlas Professional for assistance.

Step 8: Create Your First Local Account

Dermi Atlas Professional uses local accounts that are separate from your Dermi Portal account.

1. Open Dermi Atlas Professional in your browser.
2. Select Create Account.
3. Enter your email address.
4. Complete verification by clicking the link sent to your email (recommended) or by using the verification link available inside Dermi Atlas Manager (shield icon).
5. Set your username 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)

We recommend configuring HTTPS for secure, encrypted connections.

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 your specific devices, see SSL Certificate Setup for HTTPS Access.

Next Steps

Your Dermi Atlas Professional deployment is now ready for use.

• Create your 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.