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add warning box for passwords (#278)
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docs/installation/basic-setup.md

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Alternatively, you can manually add your own passwords.
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!!! danger "Avoid special characters in passwords"
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When setting passwords manually (without `pwgen`), do **not** use special characters such as `%`, `#`, `$`, `&`, `'`, `"` or similar. These may cause issues with Python libraries during installation and can prevent your
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SeaTable Server Docker container from leaving *unhealthy* mode.
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Instead, choose a **long password** using uppercase, lowercase, and digits to ensure both compatibility and security. Alternatively, you can use `pwgen 40` to generate several secure 40-character passwords.
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#### 3. Complete settings in the .env file
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Open the `.env` file with the text editor of your choice, like `nano` or `vim`.

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