Configuring CurrentWare
Client Connection Validations through CurrentWare server manager
You can set how clients entries are dealt with when connecting to the CurrentWare console. There are 3 options: 1. Standard (Default option) A standard client connection works off of the Computer name and MAC Address. If you rename a PC, it will ...
Change the local Web Console access URL
Once you have the CurrentWare Web Console installed, you will notice the URL to access it will be generally the PC Hostname of the CurrentWare server. An example would be desktop-kqwe123qw:8998. There are a couple steps involved with changing the ...
Securing Web Console with a HTTPS Certificate
Binding a HTTPS certificate to your CurrentWare Server will allow your administrators to securely access the CurrentWare Web Console using HTTPS protocol. For your convenience, the installer comes pre-shipped with a CurrentWare SSL certificate called ...
How to change your CurrentWare Client password
How to change your CurrentWare Client password Go to the CurrentWare Web Console. Make sure your computers are connected. The password change will only apply to computers that are connected. Do this for each folder that you have: Click on Settings > ...
Move the CurrentWare server to another computer with network SQL database
When moving your CurrentWare software to a new server/PC you need to make sure you do not have both consoles connecting to the same networked database. Here are the steps to take. #1 Back up your existing cwServer Database Before you migrate your ...
How to recover your CurrentWare Console password
During the CurrentWare installation or upgrade process you are prompted to create an operator account and password. The user information is encrypted and stored on your local database. If you have forgotten your account information the CurrentWare ...
Import Users from Active Directory
Efficiently manage your workforce with CurrentWare’s seamless integration of Active Directory (AD) user importation. By importing users from AD into your CurrentWare Server, you can streamline user management and effortlessly align your ...
Copy Operator Accounts
If you created users to access your CurrentWare console, you can now copy the operators permissions to quickly create new users with the same privileges. For instructions on how to create users and password protect your CurrentWare console, go to our ...
Retrieve CurrentWare passwords
As the passwords and database are all locally hosted on-premises there is no website based password reset. If you have lost or forgotten your CurrentWare Console Operator or CurrentWare Client passwords, please contact our technical support team for ...
PC vs User Mode
With your CurrentWare console you have two main ways of setting up groups for reports, policies or restrictions. User Mode PC Mode PC Mode PC mode is grouping your console to show all of your PCs with clients installed. You will be able to place ...
How to set up CurrentWare to send Emails
You can configure CurrentWare to send email reports or alerts on Internet activity and device usage if you have BrowseReporter or AccessPatrol installed. You will first need to configure the email settings. Email Settings Send emails using ...
Create, Move or Delete PCs/Users and Groups
CurrentWare groups allow you to organize clients into dedicated groups. Groups allow you to provide the proper PCs or users in your organization the correct policies or easily manage your report profiles. The groups carry over for all your ...
How do I connect CurrentWare to my SQL Server?
From your CurrentWare Server, go to C:\Program Files (x86)\CurrentWare\cwServer\ In this folder you can run the CWSM.exe file. This will bring up the CurrentWare Server Manager. Select Database > Selection > SQL Server. Enter your SQL Server details: ...
How can I access the console from anywhere?
With the Web Console of CurrentWare it has been made very simple to access your Administrative console from anywhere on your network. All you need to know is the IP address (ex. 192.168.10.10) or the Hostname of the PC(ex. ThisPCHasCurrentWare) where ...
How do I move the CurrentWare Server to another computer?
#1 Back up your existing cwServer Database Before you migrate your server, back up your existing CurrentWare database. From the CurrentWare Web Console go to Tools > Database Backup Scheduler Click the Run Backup Now button at the bottom By Default ...
Set password for CurrentWare Console
To password protect your CurrentWare Desktop Console, you will need to create an Administrator operator and enable the password security setting. Creating an Operator: Launch the CurrentWare Console. On the menu select Tools > Operators. Click on the ...
How to use Gmail to send CurrentWare Emails
Google introduced a new security feature with their Gmail account that prevents Non-Google applications from signing onto Gmail. For CurrentWare to work with Gmail clients, the mailbox must be setup with an Application Password. As of May 2022 Google ...
How to use Outlook/Office365 to send CurrentWare Emails
Microsoft Office 365 Email accounts that are private accounts are straight forward to setup. Managed mailboxes may need additional setup through the Administrative portal to work as a message sender through the CurrentWare Console. Setting up your ...
Redirect CurrentWare Clients to another CurrentWare Server
For the redirect feature to work, the PCs must be turned on. PCs that are not online will not retroactively update when turned on at a later time. #1 – Redirect Clients From One Server to Another (Push) This option is mainly for moving existing ...
Creating Operator Accounts
When you first install CurrentWare, you are prompted to create an Administrator account prior to the end of the installation. If you have alternate admins or users who need their own logins or different sets of permissions within the console, you can ...
Assign Operator Permissions
If you create secondary users to access your password-protected CurrentWare console, you can configure their user profiles to restrict privileges on the CurrentWare console. For instructions on how to create users and password protect your ...
How can I change my CurrentWare Web Console password?
To change password you originally setup for your CurrentWare Web Console, you will need to log into your CurrentWare Web Console. If you have lost or forgotten all login credentials for the CurrentWare Web Console, please see How do I reset/retrieve ...
Use NOIP to setup a Remote DDNS
No-IP/DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is a service that associates a domain name with a changing IP address. ISPs often assign dynamic IP addresses, which can be problematic for hosting services such as CurrentWare for a remote setup. No-IP/DDNS ...
Configure Port Forwarding for Remote Workers (SQL)
Connecting the CurrentWare Clients (Remote workers) To connect your CurrentWare Clients to the CurrentWare Server over the Internet, you will need to port forward the CurrentWare traffic from your network’s router to the CurrentWare Server computer. ...
Accessing Web Console Over a Public IP Address
Once you have CurrentWare Web Console installed on your computer, you can make it accessible to other admins outside the company’s network by performing the following configurations: Configure Port Forwarding Update your app-config.JSON file 1. ...
Client Connectivity
In version 8.0 of CurrentWare, the connections between Clients and Server have been thoroughly overhauled to ensure stability and minimize potential disruptions. The result of these changes is a significant improvement in the performance and ...