Enable Exit Password for Kiosk UI

Purpose

The Kiosk UI can be exited using the Alt-F4 keyboard combination. By default, Kiosk UI can be closed without password required. This article document shows how to enable “Exit Password” for Kiosk UI.

Detail benefits when enable “Exit Password” function in MD Kiosk:

  • Prevent unauthorized personnels to turn off Kiosk functions on the device.
  • Guarantee continuous system operation without disruption.

Solution

To enable “Exit Password” in MD Kiosk, please read through the following guidance for step-by-step instructions

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Step 1Access to Kiosk Web Management Console
Step 2Navigate to Configuration, select Kiosk UI
Step 3.

Expand Exit Application section, enable exit password

  • Provide a password to exit the Kiosk application
  • Or, use AD admin credentials (requires Active Directory configured)

The MetaDefender Kiosk application can be exited using the Alt-F4 keyboard combination. If a exit credentials is required, the user will be prompted to enter the password or credential of AD users assigned as Kiosk Administrators after hitting Alt-F4.

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