Configure a computer to allow explicit login prompts
- Last UpdatedMar 20, 2025
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- PI System
- PI DataLink 2023 SP1
- Visualization
To connect to Data Archive by logging in as a PI user, use PI System Explorer to configure your computer to allow explicit login prompts. You must configure each computer where you want to connect to Data Archive by logging in as a PI user.
Caution: AVEVA recommends that you select an alternative, more secure method to connect to Data Archive.
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Select Start > PI System > PI System Explorer to open PI System Explorer.
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Select Tools > Options to open the Options dialog.
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Select the Server Options tab on the Options dialog.
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Select the Allow login prompt check box in the PI Data Archive Connection Settings section.
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Select OK.
Enter your user name and password to access Data Archive each new Excel session. You can access the connection prompt by searching Data Archive with the Search tool or by connecting manually from Connection Manager. See Enter login credentials from Connection Manager.