Configure BIM Server

The BIM Server configuration process takes place after the installation.
Click Next or Previous to move among the pages of this wizard.
Page 1: BIM Server Manager Configuration
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Server Name: By default, the BIM Server will use the name of your computer. All server pop-ups will identify the BIM Server by this name.
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Master Administrator password: Create a secure password for the Master Administrator (masteradmin) user. This Master Administrator will always be able to log in to the BIM Server with full access to all hosted data. In case you forget the password, you must reconfigure your BIM Server and enter a new password.
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Port: Select a free port, or use the “Find an available port” command to automatically find one.
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Data folder: This is the BIM Server Manager's data storage folder.
Note: Projects will be stored in a different folder - as defined in the next step.
Click Next.
Page 2: BIM Server Module Configuration
Port: Select a free port or use the “Find an available port” command to automatically find one.
Project data folder: Enter or Browse the location of the default Project Data Folder. This will be the location of Teamwork Projects on this BIM Server.
Library data folder: Enter or Browse the location of the default Library Data Folder. This will be the location of Teamwork Libraries on this BIM Server. Click Next.
Page 3: Continue the Configuration in a Browser
Page 4: Log in to BIM Server
Enter the Master Administrator password to Log in to the BIM Server.
Page 5: Create the First User
Enter data for the first user. This user will be the first Server Administrator on the BIM Server. Fill in all the fields:
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Login name
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Password, Verify password
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Full Name
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Email address
Page 6: Set up Primary Address
The BIM Server’s Primary address will uniquely identify your server, even if ARCHICAD is using a different address to connect.
See details in Connection Settings.
If you already set up the server’s address, you can enter it directly in the address field. If you would like to use one of the server’s current addresses, click Show current addresses and pick the desired one.
Keep in mind that if you use Dynamic IP Addresses at your office, then this address can easily change day by day. It is recommended to use a fixed IP address , a computer name, or a fully qualified domain name as the primary address.
You can change this address later, on the BIM Server Manager’s Settings panel.
Page 7: Set Up Mail Server
Use these fields to define the mail server which will to send information by email from the BIM Server to the users. The mail server definition can be modified later in the browser-based BIM Server Manager interface.
Note: Using a mail server is optional. However, if you don't define a mail server here, you won't be able to send emails (e.g. password reminders) to users from the BIM Server.
Click Continue to finalize configuration.
Page 8: Complete Installation
It is recommended to log out now as the Master Administrator, and then log in as the newly created user. It is not recommended to use the Master Administrator account for everyday tasks.