Logging into PolicyCenter

You log in to PolicyCenter by running the application and logging in with your user name and password.

PolicyCenter login requirements

Logging in to PolicyCenter requires the following:

  • A web browser – For information about supported browsers, see Web client information.
  • The URL (web address) for connecting to PolicyCenter – Contact your system administrator for details on installation and the web address to use. You can set up a Favorite link to the URL or create a shortcut on your computer desktop that starts a web browser with that URL.
  • A user name and password

Because PolicyCenter generates screens dynamically:

  • You cannot create Favorites to screens other than the login screen.
  • The Back button of the browser is not supported.

Log in to PolicyCenter

Procedure

  1. Launch PolicyCenter by opening up an instance of a web browser, entering the appropriate web address, such as: 
    http://localhost:8180/pc/PolicyCenter.do
  2. Enter your User Name and Password on the login screen.

Results

If your login is successful, PolicyCenter displays your startup view, or landing page. In the default configuration, PolicyCenter initially opens to the My Activities screen on the Desktop tab. This screen lists all open activities that have been assigned to you.