add documentation to use the setup endpoint to create a pat token (#714)

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Nicolas Frati
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The `/setup` page is only accessible when no users exist. After creating the first user, it redirects to the regular login page.
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For automated deployments, you can create the first owner user through the setup API and optionally receive a Personal Access Token for bootstrapping resources. See [Automated setup with a Personal Access Token](/selfhosted/automated-setup).
## Add More Users
NetBird includes built-in local user management powered by an embedded <a href="https://dexidp.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dex</a> server, allowing you to create and manage users directly from the Dashboard without requiring an external identity provider. You can also add external identity providers for SSO authentication alongside local users.
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