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What Are Domains in PADS4?

Domains in PADS4 allow you to manage multiple separate client environments on a single PADS4 server. This means different organizations or departments can operate independently while sharing the same infrastructure.

With reworked domain support, all PADS4 services and applications are now domain-compatible, and domains can be fully managed in PADS4 CTRL Center.

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Prerequisites

✔ Request a License for Your Domain
Before adding a new domain, contact the PADS4 Sales Team at sales@pads4.com to request:

  • A server license for your domain
  • Any additional user or Viewer licenses needed

✔ Upgrade to PADS4 2023.1 or Later
Domains require PADS4 2023.1 or higher. Ensure your system is updated before proceeding.

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Step 1: Creating a Root User

Before setting up a domain, a root user must be configured.

  1. Open the PADS4 Foundation Configuration Tool.
  2. Set a password for the root user.
  3. Click Apply to create the root user.
  4. Store the password securely.

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Step 2: Logging into PADS4 CTRL Center as Root

Now that the root user is created, log in with:

  • Username: su\root
  • Password: ****** (Your chosen password)

After logging in, you will see an empty dashboard, similar to an Administrator login, but with an additional Domains tab.

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Step 3: Configuring Domains

You can now add a new domain or modify the existing default domain (“pads”).

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Creating a New Domain

  1. Click + New in the Domains dashboard.
  2. Enter the domain details:
    • Custom Domain Name (e.g., “CompanyA” or “Branch1”).
    • DNS Host Name – Specify the domain’s DNS hostname.
    • Certificate File – Upload the third-party signed SSL certificate (.PEM format).
    • Private Key File – Upload the third-party signed private key (.KEY format).
  3. Click Create.
    • This will restart PADS4 services and apply the domain settings.

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Step 4: Logging Into the New Domain

Once the domain is created, you can log in using:

  • Username: DomainName\user1 (e.g., Test123\user1)
  • Password: *****

After logging in, activate the new domain using the Activate PADS4 Server mechanism at the top of the screen.

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Step 5: Managing Users & Configurations

Now that your new domain is active, you can:

  • Log in to PADS4 System Management with user1 credentials.
  • Set up additional users & permissions.
  • Assign Viewer licenses for domain-based content management.

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Key Takeaways

✔ Run multiple independent clients on a single PADS4 server.
✔ Manage domains & certificates in PADS4 CTRL Center.
✔ Request a domain license from PADS4 Sales.
✔ Create & configure domains with custom SSL certificates.
✔ Assign users & licenses within each domain.

For further setup, refer to PADS4 System Management Help.