In the Users dialog, you manage the people and devices that log in to X2B. A user receives rights exclusively through permission groups.
Prerequisites
- You need the Configure X2B (all) right.
- Permission groups should exist (see Permission groups).
Procedure
- Open the Users dialog. The search field filters the list by name.
- Click the Add button (+) in the title bar.
- Enter a Login and a password.
- Use Add permission group to add at least one group.
- Save the user.
Use the pencil icon to edit an existing user and the trash can icon to delete it.
Fields
| Field | Meaning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Id | Internal number | Display only |
| Login | Name used to log in | Not case-sensitive |
| Allowed login mode | Where the user is allowed to log in from | See below |
| Set password | User's password | To change it, enter a new password |
| First name, Last name | Real name | May be used in messages from X2B; not essential for the system |
| Email address | Used when the user is the recipient of an email, for example in an action | |
| Phone number | Number for SMS | Enter with country code, for example +49 or +41. Spaces for grouping are allowed |
| Comment | Free text | |
| Start page | Page displayed after login | Empty means the system setting |
| Menu | Menu that opens via the Menu button in the title bar | Empty means the system setting |
| Burn-in protection after | Period without interaction after which burn-in protection starts | Empty disables it. Intended for wall-mounted tablets in full-screen mode. The screen turns black and shows only the time |
| Language, Formats | User's language and number format | Overrides the system setting |
| Look & Feel, Font size | Appearance for this user | Overrides the system setting |
| Permission groups | Groups the user belongs to | Add via Add permission group |
Allowed login mode
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Login from the local network and via proxy/internet |
| Login locked | The user cannot log in |
| Local network only | Login only within the local network |
| Proxy/internet only | Login only via internet access |
Notes and limitations
- The phone number must include the country code so that SMS can be delivered correctly.
- For a permanently mounted device used by several people, set up a dedicated user. In its permission group, remove the Log out user and Change password rights.
See also
- Permission groups
- System setting Language and number formats
- System setting Look & Feel
- Send email
- Send SMS