Server Policies – Security

In this tab you can assign a time limit to offline databases and enforce the use of a second password for authorized users.

NOTE: By clicking Restore default settings you can reset the default settings in the Security tab and thus discard changes.

Offline databases

The server can restrict access to offline databases for a specific number of hours or days. To prevent any manipulation through incorrect time settings on client devices, a time server can be specified. Access to offline databases or local copies of server databases is only possible after an online time check. The client then verifies the database expiration time and any expired permissions. When the time limit is reached, access to the database is no longer possible.

  • Limit offline usage by time to: Enable this option to set a time limit for offline database usage. Enter the desired value in the number field and select the unit from the dropdown (Hours or Days).
  • Use system time to check expiration: Select this option to use the local system time of the client to check the database expiration.
  • Use time server to check expiration: Select this option to use a time server (NTP) for checking database expiration. The following preconfigured time servers are available in the dropdown:
    • pool.ntp.org
    • time.cloudflare.com
    • time.google.com
    • time.windows.com
    • time.nist.gov
    You can also manually enter the IP address or domain of another time server.
  • Test: Click this button to test the connection to the selected time server. On successful connection, the current server time is displayed; otherwise an error message appears.

Second password

  • Authorized users have to set a second password: Enable this option to enforce the use of a second password for authorized users.

NOTE: By clicking Restore default settings, you can reset the settings in the Security tab back to their defaults and thus discard any changes.