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http://Alias.smartsimple.biz/exlogin.jsp?alias=alias&user=username&password=password
* This address Note: '''exlogin.jsp''' is Case Sensitive '''IMPORTANT:''' There are security implications with using this technique. See below.
You will need to use this technique when:
Note: this technique should not be used to create as [[Browser|browser]] shortcut, as the [[Username|username]] and [[Password|password]] are exposed.
'''This method of accessing your instance can be disabled in your Global Settings > [[Login_%26_Security_Settings#Disable_External_Login_Shortcut|Login & Security Settings]].'''
==Security Implications==
Using this technique can expose your password. Accordingly it should only be used when necessary.
* '''You should change your password immediately after using this technique'''
* The URL being opened may be available to other users on the same machine on which you are browsing.
* The URL retrieved from the remote machine may be logged elsewhere (ie: Proxy Server history, DNS server.
* Your browser history may retain the URL including your password.
[[Category:Global Settings]][[Category:System Management]]