Rooms are initially configured with a guest account, also called a * (any name) account, that allows logins to your room under any name, with the password “guest”. For most customers, this setting is very effective and represents the fastest way to get up and running.

If the login address for your room is published on a website, and attracts unwanted visitors, then security on your room must be strengthened. At minimum, you should assign a password to your guest account and give that password only to invited guests.

The highest and recommended level of security is to remove all * (any name) accounts, and to create an individual user name and password for each guest.

The Automatic Registration Feature, available in your room control panel, was designed to makes this process simple and easy by allowing the room owner to approve or decline each registration request. For more information, see the Room Control Panel guide.

An alternative to individual user accounts is the Auto Locking mechanism. With Auto-Lock, the room can be configured to require moderator approval for each star-account login. For more information, see Locking in the Room Control Panel guide.