Configuring automatic user login

If users work at reserved workstations (i.e. their computers are not used by any other user), they can use automatic login to Kerio Control. Their computers are identified with Media Access Control address (MAC addressMedia Access Control Address - A unique identifier that specifies a device in a network.) or IP addressAn identifier assigned to devices connected to a TCP/IP network. (static or reserved by DHCPDynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A protocol that automatically gives IP addresses and additional configuration to hosts in a network.).

Configuring automatic login on MAC address

To configure automatic login on MAC address, follow these steps:

1. In the administration interface, go to Users.
2. Select a user and click Edit.
3. In the Edit User dialog, go to the Addresses tab.
4. Check the Specific MAC addresses option.
5. Type the MAC address of the selected user.
6. To save, click OK.

The user does not have to use their credentials for the Kerio Control login.

Configuring automatic login in the Active Hosts section

If a user is logged in to Kerio Control, you can assign a MAC address and configure automatic login withnout typing the MAC address:

1. In the administration interface, go to Status > Active Hosts.
2. Select a user.
3. Right-click on the selected user and click Login User Automatically by MAC. Kerio Control opens a window with information about the new configuration.
4. Click OK.

The user does not have to use their credentials for the Kerio Control login.

Configuring automatic login on static IP addresses

If a user works at a reserved workstation with a fixed IP address (static or reserved at the DHCP server), the user can use an automatic login from this IP address:

1. In the administration interface, go to Users.
2. Select a user and click Edit.
3. In the Edit User dialog, go to the Addresses tab.
4. You have several options:

• For one or several IP address: Check the Specific host IP addresses option.
• For more IP addresses: click Edit and create a new group of IP addresses for automated login and check the IP address group option. For more information refer to Configuring IP address groups.

5. Click OK.

The user does not have to use their credentials for the Kerio Control login.

Why Kerio Control does not know the MAC address

Kerio Control does not know the MAC address in the following cases:

• You use a routed network and the computer is placed behind a router.
• The host is connected to the network via a VPNVirtual private network - A network that enables users connect securely to a private network over the Internet. client (either Kerio VPN or IPsecInternet Protocol security - A network protocol used to encrypt and secure data sent over a network.).
• The browser on the host is set to use a non-transparent proxy.