Log Into the Privilege Secure Console
Once installation is complete, Privilege Secure is accessible locally on the default port:
Since Privilege Secure is a browser-based application, You can access the web interface
remotely. In most environments, enter the URL for the host on which Privilege Secure is installed
into a supported browser address bar. For example, if Privilege Secure is installed on server
ExampleServer01, then the address is:
This is the default port. If a custom port is configured, the address to the Privilege Secure Console is:
https://ExampleServer01:[PortNumber]
Depending on the organization’s network environment, use the NetBIOS name, fully qualified domain name (FQDN), or IP Address of the server in the browser. Also, access can be restricted through firewalls.
Users can still log in with an expired license. If a license is expired, and the login attempt does not exceed the license count, users is still able to log in. If a license is expired, and the login attempt does exceed the license count, Privilege Secure prevents the login.
If your license is expired, and you can still log in, you cannot create activity sessions or new users.
To log in to the Privilege Secure Console.
Step 1 – Open Privilege Secure in a browser window. The Login screen shows the Authentication Connector that is set as the default.
Privilege Secure requires a multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution (Authenticator, DUO, Symantec VIP, etc) for all user accounts unless otherwise configured in the Initial Set Up Wizard. If required, first time users must register with an MFA to use with their login credentials.
Step 2 – Either click the default authentication connector button, or click Log In with a Different Account to display all of the authentication connectors that are registered with Privilege Secure.
Step 3 – log in to the Privilege Secure Console with a configured authentication connector, or enter the user credentials.
Step 4 – Click log in to proceed.
Step 5 – Enter the code provided by the registered multi-factor authenticator (MFA).
Step 6 – Click MFA Login. The Privilege Secure Console opens on the Dashboard Interface.
After five incorrect login attempts, the user is locked out of the account for five minutes. Additional incorrect login attempts extends this time by five minutes for each failed login. See the User, Group, & Application Details Page topic for additional information on how to unlock an account.
The Privilege Secure Console is ready to use. the option to view the recovery codes is no longer available after the initial login. From here, create Sessions and Access Policies, manage Users and Resources, and review usage data.