Configuring Windows Authentication
When Windows Authentication is enabled, GFI WebMonitor uses Active DirectoryA technology that provides a variety of network services, including LDAP-like directory services. or Windows Users and Groups to grant users access to the UI. Users are asked to enter their credentials when navigating within the GFI WebMonitor UI.
IMPORTANT
Users or groups specified in the Authorization Rules are allowed access only if their username is authenticated.
To turn Windows Authentication on or off:
- Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > UI Access ControlA feature that allows or denies users access to resources, for example, Internet access..
- Click the Windows Authentication switch on or off.
- Configure Authorization Rules to allow access to the GFI WebMonitor UI.