Error 401 during authentication
Issue encountered
GFI Archiver fails to authenticate when loading the web interface with Error 401.
Cause
This error occurs when the IIS® authentication method is not configured correctly on the GFI Archiver server.
Solution
Verify the Internet Information Services (IIS®) authentication method used.
IIS® 7 and later
- Navigate to Start > Server Manager >Tools > IIS® Manager.
- Expand <web server name> > Sites > Default Web Site and select Archiver.
- In the Features view, double click Authentication.
- Click Anonymous Authentication and from the right pane select Enable.
- Select the authentication method to use and from the right pane click Enable. Windows Authentication is recommended.
- Close the IIS® Manager