Authenticate Action

Description

Stops the Workflow until the user authenticates in the specified manner. Certain Workflows should only be run by certain users. This action provides a few ways for the user to authenticate before continuing.

Declaration

<AMAUTHENTICATE USER="text" PASSWORD="text">

Example

<AMAUTHENTICATE PASSWORD="mypassword">

<AMAUTHENTICATE USER="steve">

General Tab Parameters

Specify one of the following options:

  • Must pass a standard Windows log on

  • Must enter this password: Specifies a password that the user must enter before the Workflow continues. If this step is added in Visual Mode, this value is automatically encrypted.

Text, Optional
MARKUP: PASSSWORD="Backup Service"

  • This user must be logged on: Specifies a valid Windows user name. The user specified must be logged on in order for the Workflow to continue.

Text, Optional
MARKUP: USER="Backup Service"

See also

Generate Password Action