Set User Login Security in Synergize Desktop

Use this article to set a security preference in Synergize Desktop. The application can apply one of the following authentication configurations:

  • use integrated Windows authentication

  • force the user to manually enter their Windows credentials

  • a predefined Active Directory account

1. On the user PC, launch Synergize Desktop from the Start Menu or icon on the desktop.

2. If prompted log into Synergize Desktop

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right-click the Synergize Desktop icon from the System Tray and select Preferences.

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3. Using the Synergize Desktop Preferences window navigate to Connection and select one of the three options under Security.

  • User Integrated Security: logs into Synergize using account user used to log into the PC/domain

  • Type username and password: prompts user for log-in credentials at launch

  • Predefine username and password: logs into Synergize using a set Active Directory or Synergize User account

4. After choosing a security preference, you might be prompted to type in the administrator password. Enter the password and then click OK.

Click Save and then click Close.