After you download and boot?

Basic OS configuration is conducted at first boot. You are asked to set a root password, normal user and confirm your, automatically determined, language settings. If your hardware has internal media, you might want to transfer your OS to it. You can also choose to configure your OS first, setup applications, enable services and install to internal media later.

armbian-config

You can select different login shell (ZSH), enable 2FA for your SSH, enable virtual read-only file-system, switch to rolling releases, ... and more. Armbian config tool helps you configure your network (static, dynamic, enabling hotspot). Once you are done configurion your OS, you can proceed to software section. Armbian config provides clean and fast way of installing great selection of popular software titles. If you plan to use your board for running a home automation, file server, ad blocking, downloading media, ... we got you covered.

Distro	Variant	Extensions	Torrent	Integrity		Size
Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble)	Gnome			SHA	ASC	1.1 GB
* Desktops are very simple and minimal but containing standard features such as Chromium, Firefox browser, Office tools etc.

Distro	Variant	Extensions	Torrent	Integrity		Size
Debian 12 (Bookworm)	Minimal / IOT			SHA	ASC	302.4 MB
* Minimal images have very small footprint. They come only with essential packages and build-in systemd-networkd. They are optimised for automation and production deployments.