====== Opening TapeTrack Desktop Software Via Web Browser ======

TapeTrack Desktop software can be opened via a web browser, passing the username, password (optional), server address and port (optional if using the default port 5000).

===== Prerequisite =====

TapeTrack desktop software must be installed and have valid user credentials.
===== Example =====

Using the credentials user 'jdoe', password 'passwd' and server ip 'tapetrack.com', in the address bar enter the fields in the following format 

<code>
tapetrack://jdoe:passwd@tapetrack.com:5000
</code>

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The browser will then notify you that it is trying to open the TapeTrack software, depending on your browser click open, yes or OK to open TapeMaster.

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Alternatively, you can leave out the password in the address bar, following the same steps, open TapeMaster and enter your password in the login window.


<code>
tapetrack://jdoe@tapetrack.com:5000
</code>

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