# Init

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```
NAME:
   singularity admin init - Initialize or upgrade the database

USAGE:
   singularity admin init [command options]

DESCRIPTION:
   This commands need to be run before running any singularity daemon or after any version upgrade

OPTIONS:
   --identity value  Name of the user or service that is running the Singularity for tracking and logging purpose
   --help, -h        show help
```
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