Logging in (explained)

The login window in XProtect Management Client.

When you launch the Management Client , you must first enter your login information to connect to a system. With XProtect Corporate 2016 or XProtect Expert 2016 or newer installed, you can log into systems that run older versions of the product after installing a patch. The supported versions are XProtect Corporate 2013 and XProtect Expert 2013 or newer.

Login authorization (explained)

You can choose both options for the same user. This means that the user is asked for additional authorization during login, but can also authorize other users' logins, except for his/her own.

Log in using a non-secure connection

When you log in to the Management Client, you might be asked if you want to log in using a non-secure network protocol.

Message window about non-secure connection.

For information about secure communication, see Secure communication (explained).

Change your basic user password

If you log in as a Basic user , you can change your password. If you choose a different authentication method, only your system administrator can change your password. Changing your password often increases the security of your XProtect VMS system.

The version of your XProtect VMS system must be 2021 R1 or later.

The login window for basic users in XProtect Management Client.

  1. Start Management Client . The login window opens.
  2. Specify your login information. In the Authentication list, select Basic authentication . A link with the text Change password appears.
  3. Click the link. A browser window opens.
  4. Follow the instructions and save your changes.
  5. Now you can log into Management Client using your new password.