diff --git a/DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md b/DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md
index 64d307e..0deffe6 100644
--- a/DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md
+++ b/DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md
@@ -37,9 +37,16 @@ That's it! 🎉
 - **Web Interface**: http://localhost:12345
 - **Update Server**: http://localhost:9000
 
-### Default Credentials
+### 🔑 Default Credentials
 
-On first run, create an admin account through the web interface.
+On first run, a default admin account is automatically created:
+
+```
+Username: admin
+Password: admin
+```
+
+**⚠️ IMPORTANT**: You will be prompted to change this password on first login!
 
 ## 🔧 Configuration Options
 
diff --git a/PUBLISHING_STEPS.md b/PUBLISHING_STEPS.md
index 5b72971..66ac0a3 100644
--- a/PUBLISHING_STEPS.md
+++ b/PUBLISHING_STEPS.md
@@ -173,5 +173,9 @@ Your StreamFlow application is now ready for easy deployment! Users will be able
 1. Download one file (`docker-compose.yml`)
 2. Run `docker compose up -d`
 3. Access the application instantly
+4. Login with default credentials:
+   - **Username**: `admin`
+   - **Password**: `admin`
+   - Change password on first login!
 
 No complex builds, no dependencies, just pull and run! 🎉
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 71a9dad..49b9c84 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,25 @@
 # StreamFlow IPTV Application
 
-A modern, feature-rich IPTV streaming application with secure Docker deployment on port 12345.
+[![Docker Hub](https://img.shields.io/docker/v/aiulian25/streamflow?label=Docker%20Hub&logo=docker)](https://hub.docker.com/r/aiulian25/streamflow)
+[![Docker Pulls](https://img.shields.io/docker/pulls/aiulian25/streamflow)](https://hub.docker.com/r/aiulian25/streamflow)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue.svg)](LICENSE)
+
+A modern, feature-rich IPTV streaming application with secure Docker deployment.
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start (3 Commands)
+
+```bash
+# 1. Download docker-compose.yml
+wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aiulian25/streamflow/main/docker-compose.yml
+
+# 2. Start the application
+docker compose up -d
+
+# 3. Access at http://localhost:12345
+# Login: admin / admin (change on first login!)
+```
+
+**That's it!** See [DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md](DOCKER_INSTALLATION.md) for detailed setup.
 
 ## 🆕 Desktop Application Available!
 
diff --git a/backend/database/db.js b/backend/database/db.js
index 555b061..bce8f3d 100644
--- a/backend/database/db.js
+++ b/backend/database/db.js
@@ -162,7 +162,14 @@ const initialize = () => {
 
     // Create default admin user if no users exist
     db.get("SELECT COUNT(*) as count FROM users", [], (err, result) => {
-      if (!err && result.count === 0) {
+      if (err) {
+        console.error('Error checking user count:', err);
+        return;
+      }
+      
+      console.log(`Database initialized. Current users: ${result.count}`);
+      
+      if (result.count === 0) {
         const bcrypt = require('bcrypt');
         const defaultPassword = bcrypt.hashSync('admin', 10);
         
@@ -172,14 +179,24 @@ const initialize = () => {
           ['admin', 'admin@streamflow.local', defaultPassword, 'admin', 1],
           (err) => {
             if (err) {
-              console.error('Failed to create default admin:', err);
+              console.error('❌ Failed to create default admin:', err);
             } else {
               // CWE-532: Never log passwords - even default ones
-              console.log('✓ Default admin user created (username: admin)');
-              console.log('⚠ SECURITY: Change the default admin password immediately!');
+              console.log('');
+              console.log('═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════');
+              console.log('✅ Default admin user created successfully!');
+              console.log('');
+              console.log('   Username: admin');
+              console.log('   Password: admin');
+              console.log('');
+              console.log('⚠️  SECURITY WARNING: Change this password immediately!');
+              console.log('═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════');
+              console.log('');
             }
           }
         );
+      } else {
+        console.log('ℹ️  Users already exist. Skipping default admin creation.');
       }
     });