Importing users to GFI FaxMaker
The user import feature enables the addition of users to GFI FaxMaker from GFI Directory or from Windows®.
NOTES
- This feature is only available when GFI FaxMaker uses GFI Directory as a user directory service.
- To import users from a CSV, first import the CSV in GFI Directory and then use this tool to import the users to GFI FaxMaker. For more information on how to import users from a CSV in GFI Directory refer to https://manuals.gfi.com/en/dir2015v2/#topics/importusersbulk.htm
Importing users from GFI Directory
Right-click Licensed users and select Import users…. From Source, choose from where to get the users to import.
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| GFI Directory | Add users from GFI Directory. Select the users to import and click Add. |
| Local machine |
Import Windows® user accounts from the GFI FaxMaker server. Select the users to import and click Add. NOTE: Since Windows account users do not have an email address available, one needs to be configured. To use the account name and append a domain to it, specify the email domain in the Add domain to username field. For example if the username is |
| Remote machine |
Import Windows® user accounts from a separate server. Key in the remote server name or IP address and click List users. Select the users to import and click Add. NOTE: Since Windows account users do not have an email address available, one needs to be configured. To use the account name and append a domain to it, specify the email domain in the Add domain to username field. For example if the username is |
On selecting all users to add, click OK. Users are now included in the Licensed Users screen and can start using GFI FaxMaker.
For users to login and send faxes/SMS using the web client, send them a Welcome email so that they can set an account password. Select the added users and click Send welcome instructions.