Account Mode
Guided setup, owner login, browser-based editing, and add-on plans.
Account Mode
Account Mode is for people who want to build and manage documentation in the browser. It uses the same NextGuide package as Developer Mode, but adds a private owner dashboard and persistent storage.
bunx nextguide init --accountAfter generating the site, start your Next.js server, open /setup, and enter the one-time token printed by your terminal. Then register your authenticator and save the recovery codes.
First-time setupOwnership token, authenticator, and site wizardManage your sitePages, navigation, appearance, and mediaSecurity & hostingRecovery, storage, HTTPS, and backupsAdd-onsMarketplace design and upcoming add-on management
How Account Mode differs
| Developer Mode | Account Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Files and source control | Browser-based protected studio |
| Router | App Router and Pages Router | App Router |
| Hosting | Static export or Node.js | Persistent Node.js server |
| Authentication | Not required | Single-owner TOTP and recovery codes |
| Add-ons | Not available | Planned for 1.0.0 |
Availability: The source implementation includes both modes; check the published npm alpha version before following a new feature guide. The marketplace and add-on runtime are not available yet.