# Log on to a Domain

If you only have permissions in a single Domain, you automatically log on to the Domain when you log on to the Management Client. If you have permissions in more than one Domain, you must log on to the correct Domain before managing elements that belong to the Domain.

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Note: You can be logged on to more than one Domain at the same time.

## Log on to a Domain when logging on to the Management Client

If you have permissions in more than one Domain, you can log on to a specific Domain when you log on to the Management Client.

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### Steps

1. Start the Management Client.
2. In the Management Client Logon dialog box, select or enter the server’s IP address in the Server Address field, then enter a forward (/) or backward (\) slash and the name of the Domain.
   For example, `192.168.200.31/Example Domain` or `192.168.200.31\Example Domain`.
   Tip: Select Remember Server Address to avoid entering the information when logging on in future.
   Note: In an environment with multiple Management Servers, if you log on to a standby Management Server and you also log on to a Domain, the Domain opens on the standby Management Server.

## Log on to a Domain from the Domain Overview

If you have permissions in multiple Domains, the Domain Overview opens after you have logged on to the Management Client. You must log on to the correct Domain before managing elements that belong to the Domain.

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### Steps

1. If the Domain Overview is not open, select Menu > File > New Tab, then select Domain Overview.
2. Right-click the Domain, then select Log On to <Domain name>.
   Note: In a HA environment with multiple Management Servers, when you log on to a Domain from the Domain Overview, the Domain is by default opened on the active Management Server.
   If you want to log on to a Domain from a standby Management Server, select File > SMC HA Administration in the Domain Overview, right-click the standby Management Server in the SMC HA Administration dialog box that opens, then select Log On. A new Domain Overview window opens for the standby Management Server. Right-click the Domain that you want to open on the standby Management Server, then select Log in (read only) <Domain name>.

## Domain Overview window

Use this window to view the status of administrative Domains and elements that belong to the Domains.

Option | Definition
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File | Log out from All — Logs off from all administrative Domains. SMC HA Administration — Opens the SMC HA Administration dialog box. Close Window — Closes the Domain Overview. Reconnect — Reconnects to a previously configured Management Server. Exit — Closes the Management Client.
View | Zoom In — Zooms in the Domain Overview. Zoom Out — Zooms out the Domain Overview. View as Table — Shows information about administrative Domains and elements that belong to them as a table.
Domains list | Options for logging on to Domains are available for managing elements that belong to the Domain when you select a Domain and right-click. You can be logged on to more than one Domain at the same time. Note: In a HA environment with multiple Management Servers, when you log on to a Domain from the Domain Overview, the Domain is by default opened on the active Management Server. Log On to <Domain name> — Logs on to the Domain and opens the Domain on the Management Server that is used to control the SMC. In a HA environment, this is the active Management Server. (Only in HA environments with multiple Management Servers) Log in (read only) <Domain name> — Logs on to the Domain and opens the Domain on the standby Management Server to which the administrator is logged on.

## Log on to a Domain from the Configuration view

If you have permissions in more than one Domain, you must log on to the correct Domain before managing elements that belong to the Domain. You can log on to a Domain from the Configuration view of the Management Client.

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For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

### Steps

1. Select Configuration, then browse to Administration.
2. Browse to Other Elements > Domains.
3. Right-click the Domain, then select Log On to <Domain name>.