Signing In

Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS offers several ways to sign in, and will allow mixed authentication modes. So, Administrators may enable multiple sign in modes on the same system.

Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS supports each of the following external authentication providers:

• Google
• Active Directory
• Azure Active Directory
• FreeIPA
• SAML
  

*Beginning in version 23.12, Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS supports Single Sign-On using SAML. This can be used with a variety of Identity Providers (IdPs) including Auth0, Ping, Google, and Azure AD/Entra ID. The Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS App also supports the SAML authentication method on iOS and Android devices.

Accessing the Sign In Screen

Fusion

1. To open Orchid Fusion VMS on a client device, type the IP address of the Orchid Fusion VMS server in the web browser address bar. If you are opening Orchid Fusion VMS on the Orchid Fusion VMS server itself, you may type localhost:8080 in the web browser address bar (where 8080 is the web server port number). You may also use the Orchid Fusion VMS link in the system menu or the desktop icon in Windows, or the Fusion icon in the Applications list in Linux.
2. You will be prompted to sign into Orchid Fusion VMS. (Your Orchid Fusion VMS Administrator should advise you on which method to use.)

*The username and password are both case sensitive; if you have trouble signing in, contact your administrator.

*The Low-bandwidth mode checkbox will only be visible if you are using a web browser that supports WebRTC mode.

Hybrid

1. To open Orchid Hybrid VMS on a client device, type https://<your-id>.ipconfigure.com into the web browser address bar (where <your-id> is the system identifier assigned to your Orchid Hybrid VMS system).
2. You will be prompted to sign into Orchid Hybrid VMS.

*The username and password are both case sensitive.

Standard Sign In

1. Enter your username and password in the fields provided. (This information should be provided to you by your Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS Administrator.) Beginning in version 23.3, you will have the option to change your password after you sign in. Please refer to Account Settings for more details.
2. If the Low-bandwidth mode checkbox appears, you may choose to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   1. Mark the box if you want to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   2. Leave the box unmarked if you want to run in WebRTC mode.

If the checkbox does not appear, you will run in Low-bandwidth mode by default (because the browser you are using does not currently support other operating modes).

3. Mark the I have read and accept… checkbox to acknowledge that you accept the terms of the access agreement. (You may not see this checkbox.)
4. Press Sign In. (You will remain signed in for approximately 30 days.)

Sign In with Google

With this method, you will be able to sign into Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS using your existing Google credentials (eliminating the need for yet another password). This requires that your system administrator has enabled Google Authentication, and an Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS user is linked to your Google account. On Hybrid systems, this requires that IPConfigure has enabled Google authentication, and an Orchid Hybrid VMS user is linked to your Google account.

1. If the Low-bandwidth mode checkbox appears, you may choose to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   1. Mark the box if you want to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   2. Leave the box unmarked if you want to run in WebRTC mode.

If the checkbox does not appear, you will run in Low-bandwidth mode by default (because the browser you are using does not support other operating modes).

2. Mark the I have read and accept… checkbox to acknowledge that you accept the terms of the access agreement. (You may not see this checkbox.)
3. Press the Sign In With Google button.
4. A Google sign in screen will appear. Select the Google account that you associate with Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS.
   1. If you are already signed into the selected Google account, Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS will open. (You will remain signed in for approximately 30 days.)
   2. If you are not already signed into Google, enter your password and press the Next button. Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS will open. (You will remain signed in for approximately 30 days.)

Sign In with Active Directory

With this method, you will be able to sign into Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS using your existing Active Directory credentials. This requires some configuration which should be performed by the Orchid Fusion VMS Administrator, or by IPConfigure (for Hybrid systems).

1. Enter your username using the email style notation <userid>@<domain> (like john.smith@ipconfigure.com).
2. Enter your password.
3. If the Low-bandwidth mode checkbox appears, you may choose to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   1. Mark the box if you want to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   2. Leave the box unmarked if you want to run in WebRTC mode.

If the checkbox does not appear, you will run in Low-bandwidth mode by default (because the browser you are using does not support other operating modes).

4. Mark the I have read and accept… checkbox to acknowledge that you accept the terms of the access agreement. (You may not see this checkbox.)
5. Press the Sign In button. Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS will open. (You will remain signed in for approximately 30 days.)

Sign In with Azure Active Directory

With this method, you will be able to sign into Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS using your existing Azure Active Directory credentials. This requires that some configuration is performed by the Orchid Fusion VMS Administrator, or by IPConfigure (for Hybrid systems).

1. If the Low-bandwidth mode checkbox appears, you may choose to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   1. Mark the box if you want to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   2. Leave the box unmarked if you want to run in WebRTC mode.

If the checkbox does not appear, you will run in Low-bandwidth mode by default (because the browser you are using does not currently support other operating modes).

2. Mark the I have read and accept… checkbox to acknowledge that you accept the terms of the access agreement. (You may not see this checkbox.)
3. Press the Sign In With Azure button.
4. A Microsoft sign in screen will appear. Click on the Azure account that you associate with Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS. Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS will open. (You will remain signed in for approximately 30 days.)

Sign In with FreeIPA

With this method, you will be able to sign into Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS using your existing FreeIPA credentials. This requires some configuration which should be performed by the Orchid Fusion VMS Administrator, or by IPConfigure (for Hybrid systems).

1. Enter your username using the email style notation <userid>@<domain> (like john.smith@ipconfigure.com).
2. Enter your password.
3. If the Low-bandwidth mode checkbox appears, you may choose to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   1. Mark the box if you want to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   2. Leave the box unmarked if you want to run in WebRTC mode.

If the checkbox does not appear, you will run in Low-bandwidth mode by default (because the browser you are using does not currently support other operating modes).

4. Mark the I have read and accept… checkbox to acknowledge that you accept the terms of the access agreement. (You may not see this checkbox.)
5. Press Sign In. Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS will open. (You will remain signed in for approximately 30 days.)

Sign In with SAML

With this method, you will be able to sign into Orchid Fusion/Hybrid VMS using your existing Single Sign-On credentials. This requires that your system administrator has configured the Fusion system to work with SAML, and that at least one Identity Provider (IdP) has been set up. Remember, on Hybrid systems, this requires that IPConfigure has performed all of the necessary configuration tasks.

In the example below, users will be able to sign into the system using the standard sign-in method, or with Google (via SAML).

1. If the Low-bandwidth mode checkbox appears, you may choose to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   1. Mark the box if you want to run in Low-bandwidth mode.
   2. Leave the box unmarked if you want to run in WebRTC mode.

If the checkbox does not appear, you will run in Low-bandwidth mode by default (because the browser you are using does not support other operating modes).

2. Mark the I have read and accept… checkbox to acknowledge that you accept the terms of the access agreement. (You may not see this checkbox.)
3. Press the Sign In With… button that corresponds to your Single Sign-On credentials.
4. A sign in screen will appear at which you may enter the appropriate credentials.