Starting System Manager
You can start System Manager two ways:
Starting System Manager using the URL
Procedure
To start System Manager using the System Manager URL:
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Open a supported browser.
Refer to the latest release notes for information on supported and compatible browsers.
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Enter your Ivanti EPMM URL in the browser to open the System Manager log in screen.
For example: https://<Core_fully_qualified_hostname>:8443/mics
Starting System Manager from the Admin Portal
Procedure
To start System Manager from the Admin Portal:
- Log into the into Admin Portal.
- Click on the person icon at the top right of the Admin Portal page.
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Select System Manager from the menu to open the System Manager workspace.
The System Manager login screen displays.
Logging into the System Manager
When first setting up MobileIron Core, a system administrator determines which login methods are allowed for the System Manager.
- Logging into the System Manager with user ID and password
- Logging into the System Manager with a smart card
Logging into the System Manager with user ID and password
If supported by your system administrator, you can login to the System Manager with a user ID and password. Refer to Advanced: Portal Authentication for information on setting up this authentication method. The user ID is case-sensitive and must be either:
- The user ID created during the initial setup of MobileIron Core
- The user ID created in the System Manager under Security > Identity Source > Local Users.
Procedure
- In the web browser displaying the System Manager login screen, enter the user ID and password of a System Manager user.
- Click SIGN IN to open the System Manager workspace.
Logging into the System Manager with a smart card
If supported by your system administrator, you can login to the System Manager on a desktop computer using an identity certificate on a smart card. Refer to Advanced: Portal Authentication for information on setting up this authentication method. This user must a local user created in the System Manager under Security > Identity Source > Local Users.
This authentication method is supported only on desktop computers. It is not supported on mobile devices. Also, it is not supported with Firefox.
Procedure
- Attach your smart card reader with your smart card to a USB port on the desktop computer. If your computer has a built-in smart card reader, insert your smart card.
- Go to the URL of the System Manager at https://<fully_qualified_hostname>:8443/mics
- If you are not logged in, select Sign In With Certificate. A prompt appears to select your certificate.
- Select the certificate from the smart card.
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If prompted, enter the password of the private key of the identity certificate on your smart card. The System Manager workspace displays.