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Accessing the Dashboard

The Aurono dashboard is the local interface used to configure strategies, connect exchanges, and monitor activity.

This page explains how to access it and what to expect when it loads.

What the Dashboard Is

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The dashboard runs locally on the machine running Aurono.

  • It is accessed through your browser
  • It is only reachable from your local network
  • When accessed from another device on the network (e.g. your laptop while Aurono runs on a Pi), it requires a one-time access key on first open — see below

No data is hosted in the cloud.

How to Access the Dashboard

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From a computer or tablet connected to the same network as Aurono:

  1. Open a modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).
  2. Enter the dashboard address printed at the end of the install script.

Common addresses:

  • http://localhost:8420/ - if you’re on the same machine that’s running Aurono
  • http://<your-mac-hostname>.local:8420/ - from another device on your LAN. Replace <your-mac-hostname> with what’s in System Settings → General → About → Name on the Mac running Aurono (typical defaults look like eppos-macbook.local or mac-mini.local)
  • http://<your-pi-hostname>.local:8420/ - for a Pi host. The hostname defaults to raspberrypi (so http://raspberrypi.local:8420/) unless you changed it when flashing the SD card
  • http://192.168.x.x:8420/ - the host’s LAN IP, if .local doesn’t resolve on your network. Find it on your router’s admin page

Press Enter.

If the dashboard loads, access is working correctly.

Access Key

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When you open the dashboard from a different device on the same network (for example, from your laptop while Aurono runs on a Pi), Aurono asks for an access key the first time you open it in that browser.

The key is:

  • Created automatically when Aurono is installed
  • Printed at the end of the install script, right below the dashboard URL
  • Remembered by your browser once you paste it in — you won’t be asked again on that browser

If you need to retrieve it later, SSH into the Pi and run:

Terminal window
sudo grep AURONO_API_KEY /etc/aurono/aurono.env

Paste the value after the = into the browser prompt.

Opening the dashboard on localhost (on the same machine running Aurono) never requires the access key.

Upgrading from an older version? If you installed Aurono before access keys were introduced, your browser may have cached the dashboard without the key prompt. Clear your browser cache for the dashboard address (or open it in a private/incognito window), then reload — the key prompt will appear.

Pairing a phone or tablet

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Once the dashboard is open and unlocked on one browser, you can add other devices without typing the key:

  1. Open Settings in Aurono.
  2. Go to Pair a device.
  3. Scan the QR code that appears with your phone (or any device on the same network).

The scanned device opens the dashboard immediately, already trusted.

First Load Expectations

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Fresh installs open straight to the Dashboard. A shadow mode banner appears at the top, pointing you to the right next step depending on what’s still missing (connect an exchange, or activate a license once you’re ready to trade live).

If you’d prefer a guided walkthrough, click “Walk me through setup” on the Dashboard or Strategies page. This launches the Setup Wizard, which takes you through connecting an exchange and creating your first strategy step by step.

Aurono Start dashboard on first load, showing the shadow mode banner and Walk me through setup button

Shadow mode is fully functional without completing any of these steps: you can explore the Lab, create strategies, and run simulations straight away.

If the Dashboard Does Not Load

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If the dashboard does not load:

  1. Confirm Aurono is powered on
  2. Check your router’s device list.
  3. Find ‘aurono’ or ‘raspberrypi’. If it doesn’t show, Aurono is not connected to your local network. Check if your Ethernet is properly connected and the led indicators are flashing.
  4. Note its IP address in from your router’s device list and go to http://<aurono ip address>.local:8420/

If problems persist, continue to Troubleshooting.

Mobile Access

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The Aurono dashboard is fully responsive and works on your phone or tablet.

On mobile devices:

  • Navigation moves to a bottom bar for easy thumb access
  • Tables adapt to show essential columns
  • All features remain accessible

The easiest way to open Aurono on your phone is to use Pair a device (Settings → Pair a device) from a browser that’s already unlocked: scan the QR code and you’re in. Alternatively, open the dashboard URL manually in your phone’s browser while on the same network and paste the access key when prompted.

Security Notes

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  • The dashboard is not exposed to the internet
  • No port forwarding is required
  • Access is local only
  • Network access is protected by a one-time access key (automatically set up during install)
  • Stopping the Aurono service (or shutting down the host) immediately disables the dashboard

Next Step

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Once you can access the dashboard, continue with:

Connecting an Exchange
/getting-started/connect-an-exchange