# Best Practice: Automatic login in the MOBOTIX HUB Desk Client (Auto Login) - EN

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**Created:** [March 24, 2026, 6:36am UTC](https://community.mobotix.com/t/best-practice-automatic-login-in-the-mobotix-hub-desk-client-auto-login-en/10323 "2026-03-24T06:36:53Z")\
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# Best Practice: Automatic login in the MOBOTIX HUB Desk Client (Auto Login)

## Introduction

In many projects, there is a requirement to **automatically launch and log in to the MOBOTIX HUB Desk Client** , e.g. for control rooms, NurseAssist dashboards or dedicated workstations.

 ![Screenshot 2026-03-24 at 07.28.03](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/mobotix/original/2X/8/85a4dbcaa98d50878e9baf03c950fa3ffddbe094.jpeg)

This can be easily achieved using **command-line parameters**.

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## How it works

The Desk Client supports parameters that can be passed at startup.  
This allows you to define:

- Server address
- Username
- Password
- Authentication type

If these options are combined, you will be logged in automatically on startup (auto login).

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/mobotix/original/2X/0/0c1178aff1c2a1ee4294444980b00d569406c828.jpeg)

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## Example: Full auto login

-ServerAddress=“[http://mobotixhubservername](http://mobotixhubservername)” -UserName=“Administrator” -Password=“MOBOTIXHUB1234!” -AuthenticationType=“Windows”

Result:

- Automatic connection to the server
- Automatic login
- No manual intervention required

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## Supported authentication types

### 1. Windows current user

-ServerAddress=“[http://ourserver](http://ourserver)” -AuthenticationType=“WindowsDefault”

Uses the user currently logged in to the Windows system.

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### 2. Windows users (with login details)

-ServerAddress=“[http://ourserver](http://ourserver)” -UserName=“Tommy” -Password=“T0mMy5Pa66w0fA” -AuthenticationType=“Windows”

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### 3. Basic user (Simple)

-ServerAddress=“[http://ourserver](http://ourserver)” -UserName=“Tommy” -Password=“T0mMy5Pa66w0fA” -AuthenticationType=“Simple”

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## Other options

### Windows users without a password

-ServerAddress=“[http://mobotixhub](http://mobotixhub)” -UserName=“Administrator” -AuthenticationType=“Windows”

### Server only + authentication

-ServerAddress=“[http://mobotixhub](http://mobotixhub)” -AuthenticationType=“Windows”

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## Typical use cases

- Control rooms / monitor walls
- NurseAssist dashboard
- Dedicated workstations without user interaction
- Kiosk systems
- Automatic start-up after Windows login
- Industrial control rooms with temperature monitoring (e.g. MOBOTIX Thermal Dashboard)

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## Security notice

When using a username and password in plain text:

- Restrict access to the link
- Use only on dedicated systems
- Alternatively, use the currently logged-in Windows user

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## Extension: Automation via scripts

The parameters can also be passed via **scripts (e.g. batch or SCS)** to implement automated start-up processes.

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/mobotix/original/2X/4/4e13e162351c3f724347c9260571ecc49d89eebf.png)

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## Further documentation

Further details can be found in the official MOBOTIX HUB manuals:

- **MOBOTIX HUB Desk Client User Manual**  
(Sections: Login, Connecting to the server, Client configuration)
- **MOBOTIX HUB Management Client Manual**  
(User management, Authentication, Roles & permissions)
- **MOBOTIX HUB Administrator Guide**  
(System architecture, authentication models, best practices)

> You can find the latest versions of the manuals in the Downloads section of the MOBOTIX website:  
> [https://www.mobotix.com/support/downloads](https://www.mobotix.com/support/downloads)

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## Conclusion

The MOBOTIX HUB Desk Client can be easily automated using start-up parameters.  
The choice of authentication type depends on the specific use case and security requirements.

# MOBOTIX HUB: Basics of Installation and Initial Configuration

> [@MOBOTIX HUB - The most important installation steps incl. licence activation - EN](https://community.mobotix.com/t/mobotix-hub-the-most-important-installation-steps-incl-licence-activation-en/9080):
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> The following section provides an overview of the basic procedure and the most important installation steps for the MOBOTIX HUB: Download the required installation files from the MOBOTX website Check and ensure that the system requirements are met Execute the installation file ‘MOBOTIX\_HUB\_VMS\_Products\_\_System\_Installer.exe’ with installation of the ‘Management Server’ on the designated computer The licence file (\*.lic) provided by MOBOTIX after ordering the desired MOBOTIX HUB variant is req…