3.4 Logging in to the ESN Desktop Application

Depending on whether you are logging in to ESN for the first time, logging in after the desktop is configured, or logging in as a different user, review the following sections:

3.4.1 Logging in the First Time

After you download and install the ESN desktop application, you are prompted to log in to the application. For more information about downloading and installing the ESN desktop application, see Downloading and Installing the ESN Desktop Application.

To log in to the ESN Desktop Application:

  1. In the Micro Focus ESN Login dialog, specify the following information:

    Username: Specify the ESN user name that you use to log in to the ESN site.

    Password: Specify the ESN password that you use to log in to the ESN site.

    Remember password: Select this option to have the ESN desktop application remember your password.

    NOTE:The ESN administrator can disable this option.

    Server URL: Specify the URL for the ESN site where you want to synchronize files to your computer. For example, https://ESN.mycompany.com:8443.

  2. Click Login.

    The ESN desktop application is now running, and the ESN icon is visible in the notification area.

3.4.2 Logging in After the Desktop Is Configured

To log in to the ESN application subsequent to the first time login, right-click the ESN icon in the notification area and click Login.

3.4.3 Logging in as a Different User

To login as a different user, see Changing Your ESN Account Information.