How to Force SSL login on GroupWise WebAccess

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By Robert Stout

Digg This - Slashdot This Posted: 27 Nov 2002

Problem: Force SSL login on GroupWise WebAccess with out filters or URL blocking

Solution: Edit the Login.htt template located in the tomcat\33\webapps\ROOT\WEB-INF\classes\com\novell\webaccess\templates\frames folder

In the javascript section add the following code just before the function setFocus() line.

if ((self.location.href) == "http://<<your hostname here>>/servlet/webacc"){
window.location = "https://<<your hostname here>>/servlet/webacc"
}

The user could put in the IP address but you can add the line again with the ipaddress if you want.

I have not tried it with the Wireless side but it should work there too.

Robert Stout

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Reader Comments

• Could NOT get this to work on PocketPC because, I believe, that the Simple templates/PocketPC doesn't support Javascript. Anyway to include them? Or stop them on port 80?
• Great job. This worked like a charm!
• Simple and works great.

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