User Guide > Objects > Alphabetical Listing > Login

Login

The "Login" object stores login data for hosts. Jobs and file transfers use it in order to access operating systems and applications.

Object class: System object
Object type (code designation):
LOGIN

The agent passes the login information and passwordA secret combination of characters for a Automation Engine user. on to the OS or application whenever a job or file transfer should be processed. This information is checked and the OS rejects the execution if any of the provided data is incorrect.

If the information is correct, the task is processed under the ID which has  been stored in the Login object. This ID is not an AE User ID but an OS ID.

Some operating systems allow a deactivation of the login check. Therefore, the administrator can specify in the agent's INI file whether login data should be checked.

In addition to handling logins manually in the Explorer, you can also use the following script elements: