Disable Windows authentication for generic accounts
2 min
Problem
You need a user to log in to Activate without using Windows authentication because the logged-in account is a shared or generic account.
Solution
- Create a system role named Disable Logon.
- Add a Members parameter to the role, referencing a group in Active Directory that contains generic users.
- Add the required generic accounts to this AD group.
- Open the Activate web client — a logon prompt will appear, allowing the user to manually enter their username and password.
This configuration is useful for shared or kiosk-style devices where Windows authentication is not appropriate.