System Settings
What are the System Settings?
The System Settings are default backend settings that can be overridden by Admins or Super-admins. To apply system settings globally, click the Save button in the bottom right corner of each section.
Any changes to system settings will affect the entire system.
What is the Purpose of Login Logo System Setting?
The Login Logo setting changes the logo displayed on the login page for all users.
What is the Purpose of Login ID Regular Expression System Setting?
The Login ID Regular Expression setting defines which Login IDs are valid during account registration.
For example, you can restrict registrations to users with your institution's email format, such as user@your-institution-name.com.
This setting can also be used to restrict certain ID formats.
If a Login ID does not match the regular expression, the user cannot register.
What is the Purpose of Login Message System Setting?
The Login Message setting changes the message displayed on the login page for all users. This is useful for major updates or global announcements visible before login.
You can set expiration dates for the login message or add custom icons to enhance the user experience.
What is the Purpose of External Servers System Setting?
The External Servers setting modifies the SFTP inbox endpoint domains or IP addresses. It serves as a security channel for SFTP inboxes. No other servers are allowed except those added to the list. Every server added or removed is permanently audited.
If I Remove a Server from the External Servers System Setting, does the Removed Server Still Gets Audited in tiAudit?
External servers are those allowed to be accessed by VMs. Removing an external server does not make it unauditable; it simply makes it undiscoverable in the front-end.
Any interaction with the backend is still automatically audited. For instance, when creating an SFTP mailbox, only servers listed in the system settings are available as options.
What is the Purpose of XSS Headers System Setting?
The XSS Headers setting specifies which URLs are allowed through tiCrypt's XSS protection. This setting enforces the tiCrypt principle: "Nothing is allowed unless explicitly permitted."
What is the Purpose of Private Key Timeout System Setting?
The Private Key Timeout setting defines the inactivity period before requiring password re-entry to decrypt the private key.
What is the Purpose of Session Timeout System Setting?
The Session Timeout setting defines the inactivity period before requiring session re-entry to unlock the screen.
What is the Purpose of Suspend Timeout System Setting?
The Suspend Timeout setting locks the screen and requires a full reload after a specified period of inactivity.
What is the Purpose of Copy to Clipboard System Setting?
The Copy to Clipboard setting controls which users are allowed to copy sensitive information using the copy buttons in the system.
What is the Purpose of User Helpdesk System Setting?
The User Helpdesk setting customizes helpdesk resources, such as websites and phone numbers, in the top left global user menu.
What is the Purpose of Password Strength System Setting?
The Password Strength setting adjusts the required password complexity for user private keys across the system.
What is the Purpose of Private Key Caching System Setting?
The Private Key Caching setting determines whether user private keys are cached in browser local storage. Local storage persists through browser restarts and computer reboots.
What is the Purpose of MFA Caching System Setting?
The MFA Caching setting determines whether multi-factor tokens are cached in session local storage. Session storage is cleared when all tiCrypt tabs are closed.
What is the Purpose of Default File Duration System Setting?
The Default File Duration setting specifies how long a shared file key remains valid (in days) if no expiration date is set by the file owner.
What is the Purpose of External File Preview System Setting?
The External File Preview setting allows users to preview files in the system using their browser's built-in tools.
This feature supports custom workflows or integration with trusted preview tools.
What is the Purpose of Inbox System Setting?
The Inbox Settings modify the base URL displayed when users create an Inbox and set the maximum inbox token duration.
This is a security mechanism that enforces a specific inbox URL format known only to the institution.
You can globally configure the maximum inbox duration in days.
What is the Purpose of CUI Disclosure Setting?
The CUI Disclosure setting specifies where CUI markings are displayed in the system. This is a critical component for compliance. Up to three CUI markings can be displayed to users at the same time.
What is the Purpose of Terms of Service Setting?
Terms of Service ensures system compliance. It displays a pop-up upon login, requiring users to accept it before accessing the system. You can allow system access only to users who accept the privacy and security terms of service. The prompt frequency can be customized.
How do I View tiCrypt Terms and Conditions?
When you log into tiCrypt, the Terms and Conditions prompt will appear based on the frequency set by your admin.
Optionally, you can directly ask your admin for a copy of your institution's Terms and Conditions.
How do I Test the Terms and Conditions Settings?
Follow the instructions in Preview the Terms of Service Display.
How to format the T&Cs using bold, titles, bullet points, hyperlinks and images?
You can use bold, italics, H1-H4 title, quotes, bullet points, numbers, hyperlinks and image links to format the T&Cs.
Follow the instructions in Update Terms of Service.
Click multiple times on the H# button to switch between H1-H4 heading formats.
How do I Set Up a Custom Frequency to Display the T&Cs?
You can set the frequency by year, month, day, and time.
Follow the instructions in Edit Terms of Service Display Frequency.
How do I Know When Was the Last Time a User Accepted the T&Cs?
- Go to the Management icon in the top left taskbar.
- Navigate to the Users section.
- Click the Users in the top left panel.
- Search users by login ID, first and last name, profile, role, status, teams, deactivation reason, contact email, or escrow ability.
- Scroll to the right.
- Under the TOC Accepted column, view the date when the user accepted the ToCs.
When no date is displayed, the user has either not accepted the ToCs yet or the ToCs were made optional initially.