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Pre-boot login

When the encryption is active on a workstation and the product has a valid license, the pre-boot login screen will appear after the workstation's boot.

The pre-boot login is an EFDE product security layer that secures access to the workstation's data.

Pre-boot login with Single Sign-On not enabled

Single Sign-On is not enabled

Pre-boot login with Single Sign-On enabled

Single Sign-On is enabled

You can access the pre-boot login screen menu by pressing F1. It enables you to Change password, initiate the Password recovery, Shutdown the workstation or Close the pre-boot login menu.


Note

The Change Password option is not available if Single Sign-On is enabled.

On the pre-boot login screen, press F5 for Show password or F8 to rotate the screen if it is not displayed properly.

Menu on the pre-boot login screen