# Connect doona lite Connect an installed or separately hosted lite page to honk's native API. For installation, start with [doona lite](https://doona.daeuniverse.org/en/lite.md#lite-install). ## 1. Select the backend 1. Open the lite page. If honk serves it, use its `/ui/` address. 2. Enter the server root in **Backend URL**, for example `http://192.168.1.1:9527`, without `/api/v1`. 3. Select **Continue** to discover the sign-in method. For a separately hosted page or a hostname, configure [hostname and origin access](https://doona.daeuniverse.org/en/install.md#other-origin). If discovery fails, check [sign-in requirements](https://doona.daeuniverse.org/en/feature-requirements.md#req-sign-in). ## 2. Sign in | Form | Action | | --- | --- | | **Set up administrator** | Enter **Username**, **Password** and **Confirm password**, then select **Create and sign in**. Use the [account format](https://doona.daeuniverse.org/en/first-sign-in.md) and [setup requirements](https://doona.daeuniverse.org/en/feature-requirements.md#req-sign-in). | | **Sign in** | Enter the existing honk administrator's **Username** and **Password**, then select **Sign in**. | | Token field | Enter the configured secret in **Token**, then select **Connect**. | After connecting, continue with [Common tasks in doona lite](https://doona.daeuniverse.org/en/lite-tasks.md). For rejected credentials, use [sign-in troubleshooting](https://doona.daeuniverse.org/en/troubleshooting.md#sign-in). ## Explore without a backend Select **Try the demo** on the connection page to use sample data. Demo changes reset when the page reloads.