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 Replace <jenkins_container_id_or_name> with your actual Jenkins container id or name.
 
+To access Jenkins and complete the initial setup, follow the instructions in the [installation guide](https://www.jenkins.io/doc/book/installing/docker/#setup-wizard).
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 ## Backing up data
 
 If you bind mount in a volume - you can simply back up that directory