# Verify the installation

Run the following command to verify the correct startup and initialization of Akamas:

```bash
akamas status
```

When all services have been started this command will return an "OK" message. Please notice that it might take a few minutes for Akamas to start all services.

To check the UI is also properly working please access the following URL:

```
http://<akamas server name here>
```

You will see the Akamas login form:

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Please notice that it is impossible to log into Akamas before a license has been installed. Read here [how to Install an Akamas license](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.5.0/installing/install-the-akamas-license).