To start with, dbFront intentionally does not know or store any passwords. There is no dbFront user list to hack, steal or erase. dbFront sends all login requests to your computer or server for verification.
This means that you should be able to login to dbFront with the same username and password you used to login to your computer or active directory.
For instructions on logging in for the first time see: First Time Login.
NOTE: Debugging security issues can be notoriously frustrating, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for further assistance.
Active Directory
On the dbFront Login screen under the password prompt, you should see the name of the server or workstation that will authenticate your username and password. This is similar to many network login screens.
If dbFront detects Active Directory then it will send login requests to your Active Directory. This should be clear from the Login screen.
Local Server / Workstation Authentication
This brings up three problem areas. If none of the following solutions work, an alternative is provided below.
1) What is my Username?
One thing that may be confusing is that some windows accounts hide the real username and show you a display name. One way to see your real username is to open a regular (non-administrator) CMD prompt.
- Tap the Windows button,
- Type "CMD" and hit enter.
Your user name will be displayed in the prompt. If it says "C:\Users\Admin>" then it means that your user name is actually Admin.
2) No Permission?
The first user to login to dbFront must be an administrator so that they can start to configure database connections for other users.
If the first user does not have administrator access, then they will receive the message "No Database Connection Access."
Alternative Solution - Create a Local Admin User
Starting with dbFront 1.4.1, a new dbFrontManager is included which can create an appropriate dbFrontAdmin account. With this new Administrator account, you should be able to login to dbFront and continue with the configuration.
