Logging In and Getting Started
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.. note:: Before accessing the website, be sure to disable pop-up blockers.

Once the website is accessed, the first step is to log in.

If you have a self signed SSL certificate you will get a warning message from your browser. 

Click on:  "Continue to this website (not recommended). 

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A Security Alert window may open, as shown, and asks "Do you want to proceed?"

Click on the 'Yes' button to proceed to the HAWK Dashboard. 

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1. The login window opens. 

2. Enter the *Username* and *Password*.

3. Click on the *Login* button.

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4. This message may display while the system is populating the Widgets for the Dashboard. 

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5. The HAWK Defense window opens with the Dashboard as shown:

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