UserLock Consoles
UserLock offers two administration consoles: the Windows Console and the Web Console (Web App). Both consoles are now functionally identical and provide the same features for monitoring, administration, reporting, and incident response.
The consoles are the primary way to manage UserLock. They allow administrators to:
Configure UserLock access policies and settings.
Manage the UserLock agents.
Monitor active sessions across the network.
Respond to security incidents in real time.
Assist users with MFA requests and access issues.
Generate, export, and analyze reports.
✅️ Automatically installed on the same server as UserLock.
✅️ No additional setup or configuration required.
⚙️ Runs under the same permissions as the UserLock Server service.
Note
Until version 12.2, the Desktop Console could be installed on any workstation for remote management.
Since version 13.0, it is restricted to the UserLock Server host to enhance security by limiting administration to controlled environments.
Use the Web Console for remote administration.
✅️ Required for remote administration.
✅️ Identical functionality to the Desktop Console.
✅️ Can be installed on the same server or another Windows host with IIS role.
✅️ Accessible from any modern browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox).
✅️ Centralized management without requiring additional desktop installations.
Note
For details on how to install the Web Console, see the installation guide.
For troubleshooting common issues, see the troubleshooting guide.
Permissions to access and use the consoles are managed in the Permissions section of the UserLock server properties.
The same permissions apply to both the Windows and Web consoles.
Administrators can grant or restrict rights to delegate specific actions.
Desktop Console: Installed automatically on the UserLock server. No longer available on other machines.
Web Console: Installed on IIS, enables remote access through a browser.
Identical functionality: Both consoles provide the same tools for configuration, monitoring, MFA assistance, and reporting.
Permissions: Unified permission model managed at the server level.
👉️ Together, the two consoles offer secure, flexible administration options that adapt to both local and remote needs.