How to Authenticating into a Windows Endpoint as a Local User?

Checkout Users

How to Checkout an Endpoint User to a Wallet for Secure Access?

  1. Login to Authnull Admin Dashboard
    • Log in to your Authnull admin dashboard.
    • Navigate to the “Privileged Access Management” section.
  2. Checkout Endpoint User
    • Access the “Endpoint User List” from the menu.
    • Locate the user you wish to manage and click on the “Checkout User” option available in the dropdown under the “Action” column.

endpoints

  1. Specify Assignment Time Limit
    • Specify the assignment time limit for the verifiable credentials.
  2. Select Protocol
    • Select the RDP protocol or service you want to create a connection for using the jump server.
  3. Checkout to Wallet
    • Check out the endpoint user to a designated wallet assigned to another directory user or your own wallet.
    • Upon completion, the verifiable credentials will be received in the designated wallet.

Using the Connections to Connect via RDP

  1. Access Connections
    • In the “Connections” screen within the “Privileged Access Management” section, select the desired connection and click on “Connect Now.”
  2. Accept Login Request
  • Upon attempting to access a connection, you’ll receive a login request. Click “Accept” to proceed.
  • A window will open, allowing you to connect to the endpoint using the assigned credentials provided by the admin. Utilize the endpoint as needed.

Connecting directly

Alternatively - you can directly use RDP and type in the username and password (now available in your wallet) if you have access to the windows local admin accounts.