Ordinarily, when users attempt to access a secured website, they are first prompted for a username and password. However, there are times when you may want to allow certain users unrestricted access to a particular part of your website without requiring them to provide login credentials. This is where packetfence's captive portal feature comes in handy - by configuring it, you can create a secure area of your website that only authorized users can access. In this article, we'll outline the steps necessary to set up a captive portal on your website using packetfence's configuration tool.
How to connect to a Packetfence captive portal
To connect to a Packetfence captive portal, follow these steps:
1. Log in to your Packetfence Account.
2. Go to the Captive Portal Configuration page.
3. Click the Add New Portal button.
4. Enter the following information:
Name: Test Portal
Domain: test.packetfence.com
Portal Type: HTTP/HTTPS
One of the great things about using Packetfence is that you can easily create secure access points for your organization’s employees and customers, whether they need access to sensitive data or just some basic web browsing capability.
How to login to a Packetfence captive portal
If you are having trouble logging into your Packetfence captive portal, there are a few things that you can do to troubleshoot the issue. The first step is to try entering your username and password manually. If that doesn’t work, try contacting customer service for help. They may be able to reset your username or password for you.
How to reset your password for a Packetfence captive portal
If you have forgotten your password for a Packetfence captive portal, there are a few steps you can take to reset it. First, go to the login page and enter your username and password. If you have activated two-factor authentication, you will need to also enter the code from your security token. If all of these steps fail to reset your password, contact Packetfence support.