diff --git a/init_db.py b/init_db.py
index 336c7e8..b3ea5a9 100644
--- a/init_db.py
+++ b/init_db.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from app import app, db
+from app import app, db, User
 from flask_migrate import upgrade
 
 def init_db():
@@ -7,6 +7,15 @@ def init_db():
         db.create_all()
         # Run any pending migrations
         upgrade()
+        
+        # Create default admin user if it doesn't exist
+        admin = User.query.filter_by(username='admin').first()
+        if not admin:
+            admin = User(username='admin')
+            admin.set_password('admin123')  # You should change this password after first login
+            db.session.add(admin)
+            db.session.commit()
+            print("Default admin user created!")
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     init_db() 
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