> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.adaptiva.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.adaptiva.com/platform-install/server-install/install-platform/install-platform-server-login.md).

# Log in to the server

Log in to the Adaptiva Server web portal

## Log in to the Adaptiva Admin Portal

1. In a web browser, enter the Adaptiva Server Admin Portal URL. If you changed the default Web UI Port, specify the port in the URL: `https://`*`<AdaptivaServerFQDN>`*`[:Port]`.

   Example: `https://adaptivaserver.mycompany.org:9678`

   ![Image of the Adaptiva Admin Portal log in screen](https://1238239958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzBcNZqjCKqgdpA83eD4o%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-cd8c34a224a02b7248dc3ce9df2c2ed8fa8dab0c%2Flogon-screen.png?alt=media)

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>If you see the message <strong>Your connection isn't private</strong>, follow the steps in <a href="#add-certificate-to-the-root-store">Add certificate to the root store</a>.</p></div>
2. At the Adaptiva Web Portal, click **Log in with Active Directory**. If an Adaptiva login account was created during server installation, enter the email address and password and click **Log in**.
   * If you are using Mozilla Firefox, see Resolve the [Mozilla Firefox Active Directory Login Issue](https://support.adaptiva.com/hc/en-us/articles/37109022499341-Resolve-the-Mozilla-Firefox-Active-Directory-Login-Issue) KB article.
3. If you have not yet added a license, proceed to [Add a license](/platform-install/server-install/install-platform/install-platform-add-license.md).

## Add certificate to the root store

If a self-signed certificate was selected, you should import the certificate into the Trusted Root Certification Authorities container on every device where the Adaptiva Admin Portal will be accessed. Each OneSite Administrator who will use the Admin Portal from a remote device will need to import the certificate. Alternatively, the certificate can be deployed using a GPO or Intune policy.

### Download and install the certificate

You have two options for downloading and installing the certificate:

#### Option 1: Download the certificate from the browser page

1. In a web browser, enter the Adaptiva Server Admin Portal URL. If you changed the default Web UI Port, specify the port in the URL: `https://`*`<AdaptivaServerFQDN>`*`[:Port]`.

   Example: `https://adaptivaserver.mycompany.org:9678`
2. You will see the message **Your connection isn't private**.
3. Click on the text **Not secure** next to the Address URL.

   ![Connection Warning](https://1238239958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzBcNZqjCKqgdpA83eD4o%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-bbbd849a3fe3925c8bef80268c4e30445471685c%2Fnot-secure-cert.png?alt=media)
4. Click on **Certificate details** to view the certificate.
5. Select the **Details** tab.
6. Click on **Export**.
7. Select a destination (your **Downloads** folder) - leave the default filename of `<servername>.crt`.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Make sure the filename has the <code>.crt</code> extension. If your fully qualified domain name ends with <code>.com</code>, you may need to add the <code>.crt</code> extension.</p></div>
8. Close your browser.
9. In File Explorer, browse to the saved certificate and double-click it.
10. Select **Install Certificate...**.
11. Select **Local Machine (recommended)** and click **Next**.
12. Select **Place all certificates in the following store**.
13. Click **Browse**, select **Trusted Root Certification Authorities** and click **OK**.
14. Click **Next** and then click **Finish**.

#### Option 2: Download the certificate from the registry

1. The certificate is stored in the registry at `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Adaptiva\server\certificates.cloudui_public_cert`
2. The data can be saved into a UTF-8 formatted text file with a .crt extension.
3. You can then run the following command to import the certificate:

   `Certutil.exe -addstore root "<path>\<servername>.crt"`

### Test the certificate

1. In your browser, enter the Adaptiva Server name with optional *:port* - `https://`*`<servername>`*`[:port]`.
2. You will now see the Admin Portal login page.
3. There will now be a lock icon next to the URL

   ![Secure Site Details](https://1238239958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzBcNZqjCKqgdpA83eD4o%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-80b6b764d852778d4518704f6551dcc3e10dcfb3%2Fimage34.png?alt=media)