Mideye Server 4 Web Admin Interface Setup

Archived Documentation

This page documents Mideye Server version 4, which is no longer actively maintained. For current documentation, see Mideye Server v6.

Overview

Mideye Web Admin is a browser-based interface for managing users, viewing authentication logs, and configuring MFA (multi-factor authentication) settings. This guide explains how to access the Web Admin and create administrator accounts.

Use this guide to:

• Access the Web Admin interface for the first time
• Enable and configure the root account
• Create administrator and operator accounts
• Understand account permission levels

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Mideye Web Admin

Access URL

The Web Admin is available at:

https://<server-ip>:8443/webadmin/login.xhtml

On Windows, you can also access it from Start Menu → Mideye Server.

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First-Time Setup

Step 1: Enable the Root Account

The root account is used only for initial setup and should be disabled afterward.

1. Open Mideye Configuration Tool
2. Go to General tab → select Web in the left menu
3. Uncheck Lock ROOT User
4. Set a strong password for the root account
5. Click Save → Close to restart services

Step 2: Log In to Web Admin

1. Open a browser and navigate to:

   https://<server-ip>:8443/webadmin/login.xhtml

2. Enter username: root
3. Enter the password you configured above

Step 3: Create an Administrator Account

1. Click Create a Mideye user
2. Fill in the account details:
   • Username: Choose a unique admin username
   • Password: Set a strong password
   • Phone number: Required for MFA authentication
   • User Type: Select Web Administrator
   • Authentication Type: See Authentication Types
3. Click Create

Step 4: Disable the Root Account

Security Best Practice

Always disable the root account after creating your administrator account.

1. Log out and log in with your new administrator account
2. Open Mideye Configuration Tool
3. Go to General → Web
4. Check Lock ROOT User
5. Click Save → Close to restart services

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Account Types

Account Type	Permissions
Web Administrator	Full access: create/modify/delete users, view all logs, change settings
Web Operator	Read-only access: view authentication and accounting logs only