Access concept to Climatix IC

Systematic security during access

Climatix IC provides two access methods that ensure systematic security.

• A user who already has access to Climatix IC, triggers an invitation e-mail: Access via "Register via e-mail invitation".
• You possess a device activation key. You can simultaneously activate the device and create a user account. Access via 'Self-registration as plant owner using an activation key'.

Integrate external logins

NOTICE

1. User who want to use the same login for the Cloud API cannot use the external login.

Climatix IC integrates various external login providers. A user, e.g. who often uses Google tools and is logged on to Google, can also use this login data to log into Climatix IC. In the background and not visible to the user, the third-party providers are also forwarded through the Azure AD B2C procedure. See section "Register via e-mail invitation".

NOTICE

Reliably delete persistent external login data from the browser

External login procedures store information in the browser to increase user comfort. We recommend private or incognito mode for personal PCs, especially for public PCs. These browser modes reliably delete information when exiting the browser.

Frequently asked questions on logins

The following are answers to FAQs on logins.

How does login work with a social provider as the external login provider?

• You still need the Climatix IC user account as the starting point.
• The procedure as described in the following sections automatically connects an external login account at a social provider (e.g. from Microsoft, Google, or Siemens ID) to your Climatix IC account.
• After linking, you can click the logo of one of the listed social providers to login. The provider queries your login data.
• Simply click "Log-in" > "Logo of the social provider", to return to Climatix IC as long as the login data of the last login is stored in a browser session.
• The Climatix IC user e-mail address and the e-mail at the social provider must match.

When is a login not recommended or what should I look out for?

• Unprotected PCs without a windows login (e.g. private PC or Internet café) are not suitable, since the login data can remain in the browser.
• We recommend the incognito mode for your browser.
• Delete the browser data beforehand if you intend to switch the login role and use various external logins for both roles (check the browser's online help on how to do this).

What is the bill of quantity for IC user accounts and accounts at social providers?

• 1 account at a single social provider for 1 Climatix IC account and vice versa.

What is considered a secured login and logout?

• The terms and conditions of the login provider apply