---
name: "afs-newcell"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "openafs-dbserver"
version: "1.8.13.2-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/afs-newcell"
---

# afs-newcell(8)

Set up initial database server for AFS cell

## NAME

afs-newcell - Set up initial database server for AFS cell

## SYNOPSIS

**afs-newcell** \[**--requirements-met**\] \[**--admin** admin\_user\]

## DESCRIPTION

This script sets up the initial AFS database and configures the first database/file server.

The **--requirements-met** option specifies that the initial requirements have been met and that the script can proceed without displaying the initial banner or asking for confirmation.

The **--admin** option specifies the name of the administrative user.  This user will be given system:administrators and susers permission in the cell.

## AUTHOR

Sam Hartman \<hartmans@debian.org\>