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Revert "Added system permission settings for desktop (#7268)" (#7272)
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cwarnermm authored Jul 12, 2024
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:alt: Access server connection options using the Servers icon.
:class: theme-icon

Using the Mattermost desktop or mobile app, you can connect to multiple Mattermost servers from a single interface. Using the desktop app, you can also manage system permissions.
Using the Mattermost desktop or mobile app, you can connect to multiple Mattermost instances from a single interface.

.. note::

The ability to create and manage multiple server connections isn't available when using Mattermost in a web browser.

Add a server
------------

.. tab:: Web/Desktop

The **Server** list is located in the top left corner of the window and displays all servers available. Drag to reorder the servers in the list. You can also navigate the server options using :doc:`keyboard shortcuts </collaborate/keyboard-shortcuts>`.

.. note::

If you're using the desktop app prior to release v5.0, individual servers display as separate tabs at the top of the window instead of the top left corner of the window as a list, and servers are managed by going to **… > File > Settings** on Windows and **Mattermost > Preferences** on Mac.

The **Server** list is located in the top left corner of the window and displays all servers available. Drag to reorder the servers in the list. You can also navigate the server options using :doc:`keyboard shortcuts </collaborate/keyboard-shortcuts>`. From the **Server** list, you can add, edit, and remove servers.

**Add a server**

1. Select **Add a server**.

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Can't find your Mattermost server URL? Ask your company’s IT department or your Mattermost system admin for your organization’s **Mattermost Site URL**. It’ll look something like ``https://example.com/company/mattermost``, ``mattermost.yourcompanydomain.com``, or ``chat.yourcompanydomain.com``. These URLs could also end in ``.net``.

4. Select **Add**.

.. tab:: Mobile

Tap the **Servers** |servers-icon| icon located in the top left corner of the window to access all available servers and to add new servers.

**Add a server**

1. Tap **Add a server**.
2. Enter the server URL. Server URLs must begin with either ``http://`` or ``https://``.
3. Enter the server's Display Name.
4. Tap **Done**.

.. tip::

Can't find your Mattermost server URL? Ask your company’s IT department or your Mattermost system admin for your organization’s **Mattermost Site URL**. It’ll look something like ``https://example.com/company/mattermost``, ``mattermost.yourcompanydomain.com``, or ``chat.yourcompanydomain.com``. These URLs could also end in ``.net``.

Edit a server
--------------

.. tab:: Web/Desktop


**Edit a server**

1. Hover over a server and select the **Edit** icon.

.. image:: ../images/desktop-edit-server.png
:alt: Edit an existing Mattermost server connection using options located in the top right corner of the Mattermost screen.

2. Modify the server's display name or URL, then select **Save**.

.. tab:: Mobile

Swipe left on an existing server entry to reveal additional options. Tap **Edit**.

.. image:: ../images/swipe-left-to-remove.png
:width: 400px
:alt: In the Mattermost mobile app, swipe left on an existing server connection entry to edit the connection.

Remove a server
----------------

Removing a server from your desktop app doesn't delete its data. You can add the server back any time.

.. tab:: Web/Desktop

**Remove a server**

Removing a server from your desktop app doesn't delete its data. You can add the server back any time.

1. Hover over a server and select **Remove**.

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Tap the **Servers** |servers-icon| icon located in the top left corner of the window to access all available servers and to add new servers.

Swipe left on an existing server entry to reveal additional options. Tap **Remove**.
**Add a server**

1. Tap **Add a server**.
2. Enter the server URL. Server URLs must begin with either ``http://`` or ``https://``.
3. Enter the server's Display Name.
4. Tap **Done**.

.. image:: ../images/swipe-left-to-remove.png
:width: 400px
:alt: In the Mattermost mobile app, swipe left on an existing server connection entry to delete the connection.
.. tip::

Manage system permissions
-------------------------
Can't find your Mattermost server URL? Ask your company’s IT department or your Mattermost system admin for your organization’s **Mattermost Site URL**. It’ll look something like ``https://example.com/company/mattermost``, ``mattermost.yourcompanydomain.com``, or ``chat.yourcompanydomain.com``. These URLs could also end in ``.net``.

From Mattermost desktop app v5.9, you can manage system permissions when creating or managing existing Mattermost server connections, including: microphone access, camera access, notifications, and location.
**Remove a server**

Granting a system permission sets it to **Accept**, and revoking it sets it to **Always Deny**.
Swipe left on an existing server entry to reveal additional options. Tap **Remove**.

.. image:: ../images/desktop-system-permissions.png
:alt: A screenshot of the system permissions that Mattermost users can manage when creating new server connections or editing existing connections.
.. image:: ../images/swipe-left-to-remove.png
:width: 400px
:alt: In the Mattermost mobile app, swipe left on an existing server connection entry to delete the connection.

.. note::
.. note::

- The ability to manage system permissions isn't available on the Mattermost mobile app.
- You'll be prompted to accept or deny notifications after adding a new server connection, and any time you open the desktop app if you haven't explicitly accepted or denied permission.
- You may also need to enable notifications for Mattermost within your operating system preferences.
Removing a server from your mobile app doesn't delete its data. You can add the server back any time.

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