How to Securely Hide the Password Field in Your Web Portal
Issue:
In certain scenarios, users may prefer a streamlined authentication process that focuses solely on validating their usernames, without requiring input or validation of passwords. This article explores how to configure such a setup, ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience.
Resolution:
To hide the password field in EveryonePrint login forms, do the following:
- Stop the EveryonePrint Web service
- Make a backup copy of <Program Files(x86)>\EveryonePrint\eop.xml
- Edit <Program Files(x86)>\EveryonePrint\eop.xml in an editor such as Notepad
- Insert <loginhidepassword>true</loginhidepassword> anywhere between <settings> and </settings> similar to below:
<settings><strong><loginhidepassword>true</loginhidepassword></strong><debugkeepfiles>true</debugkeepfiles><classid>X+qYvgOs268Qs9uoCazcvhSn0awRpN6uA+OXphatrbMXp6rdCajf22fi298TrdLYZ6vbsxSv2NoWqancE7Pa2xXa298Q27izFa2o3RXb3KZ0</classid>
- Save configuration file and re-start EveryonePrint Web service.
The password field should now be hidden.