# 🔐 ADMIN LOGIN CREDENTIALS

## Default Admin Login

**Username:** `Creatorschoice`  
**Password:** `Creators@7620`

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## ⚠️ IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE

**CHANGE THIS PASSWORD IMMEDIATELY AFTER FIRST LOGIN!**

This is a default password for initial setup only. For security:
1. Login to the admin panel
2. Go to your profile/settings
3. Change to a strong, unique password
4. Keep your new password secure

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## 🚀 Quick Login Steps

1. Visit: `http://yourdomain.com/payment_gateway/admin/login.php`
2. Enter username: `Creatorschoice`
3. Enter password: `Creators@7620`
4. Click "Login to Dashboard"
5. **Immediately change your password!**

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## 🔧 Alternative Login Methods

### Method 1: Create/Reset Admin User
If you have issues logging in:
1. Visit: `http://yourdomain.com/payment_gateway/create-admin.php`
2. Click "Create / Reset Admin User"
3. Login with the credentials above
4. Delete `create-admin.php` after successful login

### Method 2: Reset Password
To set a custom password:
1. Visit: `http://yourdomain.com/payment_gateway/reset-admin-password.php`
2. Enter username: `Creatorschoice`
3. Enter your new password (twice)
4. Click "Reset Password"
5. Delete `reset-admin-password.php` after use

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## 📝 Database Note

The default admin user is created when you import `database.sql`:
- Table: `admin_users`
- Username: `Creatorschoice`
- Role: `super_admin`
- Status: Active

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## ✅ After Successful Login

1. ✓ Change your password
2. ✓ Update your email address
3. ✓ Delete utility files:
   - `create-admin.php`
   - `reset-admin-password.php`
   - `install-check.php`
   - `CREDENTIALS.md` (this file)
4. ✓ Configure your payment gateway
5. ✓ Create your first payment link

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## 🛡️ Security Best Practices

- Use a password manager
- Enable 2FA if available
- Use strong, unique passwords (12+ characters)
- Never share your admin credentials
- Log out when finished
- Monitor admin activity regularly
- Keep PHP and MySQL updated

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## 💡 Need Help?

- **Setup Guide:** See `QUICK_SETUP.md`
- **Full Documentation:** See `README.md`
- **Login Issues:** See `LOGIN_FIX.md`

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**Remember: These are DEFAULT credentials. Change them immediately!** 🔒