Windows Authentication

This mode of GPV authentication allows for private access to a GPV instance using Windows logins. Users who successfully authenticate are given the private role by default if a specific role is not assigned to them in the GPVUser table. If desired, you can further restrict access by modifying the permissions on the system directory containing the GPV instance. Note that Windows groups are not mapped to roles in the GPV.

IIS Virtual Directory Settings

Bring up the property page for the virtual directory containing your GPV instance and select the following settings:

• In Directory Security > Authentication and Access Control > Edit...
• uncheck Enable Anonymous Access
• check Integrated Windows Authentication
• In Directory Security > Secure Communications > Edit...
• check Require Secure Channel (SSL) - the GPV will have to be accessed using the HTTPS protocol

Web.config Settings

• Make sure FormsAuthenticationMode in <appSettings> is empty or commented out.
• Uncomment all sections in <system.web> labeled Windows Authentication. These include:
• <authentication mode="Windows">
• <authorization> denying access to anonymous users

Administrative Login

Be sure to configure your Windows login in GPVUser with the admin role so that you can access the administrative tools.