Create an Administrator Account

When the Enterprise Edition version is opened for the first time, you must create an administrator account and configure the communication protocol. The first administrator account cannot be deleted or locked out. More administrator accounts can be created, and these can be deleted.

To create an administrator account:

  1. Double-click the Eurotherm Data Reviewer icon (or right-click and select Open).
    A dialog box appears with the necessary details to create an administrator account.

  2. Enter an administrator login ID and email address.
  3. If required, select the communication protocol now or after the first log in, go to Administration > Server Configuration to set the server communication protocol.

    Note:  HTTPS is recommended for server communications. HTTP has little inherent security and can be used as a transport mechanism for cyberattacks.

    • If HTTPS is used, communication is encrypted.

      1. Enter a tick in the check-box.
      2. If required, change the default port (default is 443).
      3. From the SSL Certificate drop-down, select a valid SSL certificate or Generate a self signed certificate.

      Note:  If a self-signed certificate is created it is named ReviewerCert.pfx and stored at: <install Path>\Program Files\Eurotherm\Eurotherm Reviewer\ReviewerService\.

      Note:  For HTTPS connections, only TLS 1.2 and 1.3 will be enabled. You can check your browser compatibility for Enterprise Edition or Foundation Edition.

    • If HTTP is used, communication is not encrypted.

      1. Enter a tick in the check-box.
  4. Click Continue, and then click OK to confirm the server configuration changes. 

    Note:  If HTTPS is selected and you do not confirm the changes within 120 seconds, the configuration defaults to HTTP and vice versa.

  5. In the login screen, create a password for the administrator account.

    Note:  For the initial setup, the minimum password length is 12 characters. This can be edited in Security Policies once the first Admin user has been created.

  6. Click Confirm.

The Enterprise Edition opens, and you can now log in with the newly created first administrator account user ID and password. Once logged in, configure the security policies, access permissions, and email on the Access Management page.

Note:  Once opened, the application can be saved as a bookmark (Favorite / Bookmark).

Note:  If there is no valid SMTP configuration or the first administrator does not have an email set up, it is recommended to create a second administrator account to retrieve forgotten passwords.