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Notifications configuration
Notifications are used to send data to a specified locations or user, using SMS, e-mail messaging or type of notifications, whenever a configured notification is triggered, such as by received events. It is also possible to send notifications manually with desired information. There are 4 types of notifications that are possible on CredoID: SMS, E-mail, HTTP:// and Video server.
Configuring SMS notifications
Before configuring SMS, be sure that the modem or a device that will be sending SMS messages is connected to the PC, with installed drivers and is functional.
As well, most modems use software, given by the modem provider. This software has to be closed at all times for the modem to have a stable connection with CredoID, as the modem can only communicate with one software only.
Note, that the maximum length of a SMS message is 160 symbols, with Unicode enabled - 70 symbols.
In CredoID, go to Settings tab and click on Modules button, to open Modules window.
Find “Notifications module" and configure SMS section. The SMS settings have to be the same as the modems settings and has to use the right COM port.
(Optional) Enable Use Enicode checkbox, to be able to send unicoded messages. Note, that this will decrease the messages length from 160 symbols to 70 symbols.
The modem hardware parameters that are to applied in CredoID, are located in Device manager, through Control panel. Automatic notification license is required to be able to use this feature.
Important note: Please restart service (not GUI) after enabling modules.
We support GSM/UMTS gateways which support Email2SMS, SMS2Email.
2N VoiceBlue Next GSM/UMTS Gateway configuration:
https://2nwiki.2n.cz/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=49578750
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Configuring E-mail notifications
To be able to send e-mail messages, a configured e-mail is required and correct configurations on CredoID has to be done. Each e-mail provider might have different settings, limitations or requirements. For this manual, Gmail e-mail provider is used.
In CredoID, go to Settings tab and click on Modules button to open Modules window.
In Modules window, find "Notifications module", enable E-mail section.
Configure E-mail parameters.
Server. E-mail outgoing mail server (SMTP for Gmail: smtp.gmail.com).
TCP service port. E-mail servers port (TLS for Gmail: 587).
From. The e-mail address that will send the e-mail message.
User name. E-mail login user name.
Password. E-mail password.
Gmail might ask to enable access for less secured apps, if this is the case, go to this site and enable it:
https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps
Manually sending a SMS or Email message
After SMS and E-mail configurations are completed, it is recommended to test if the settings are configured correctly. Best way to do so, is to send an SMS or an E-mail message manually. To do so, go to Users tab and click on Send SMS or Send E-mail button and send a message to
designated address.
After that, on Monitoring tab, an event will be displayed which will indicate if the message was sent or the process has failed. If the message was not sent, check your setting again and repeat the process.
Configuration of automatic notification
Automatic notifications feature allows to send a message automatically (SMS, E-mail, HTTP or Video server) after certain event is received to trigger the automatic notification feature, such as receiving certain events, such as access granted or a user passing through a certain reader. Automatic notifications are configured on Users tab.
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Click on Configuration of automatic notifications button to open Configuration of automatic notifications window, where automatic notifications can be created, modified or removed.
Create a new automatic notification by clicking on Create new item button.
Configure a notification filter and apply it. This will determine when will the automatic notification triggers.
Add an action and clicking on Add new item on the list button.
Select the type of notification (SMS, E-mail, Video server or HTTP://).
Configure to whom the message will be sent to. Either choose the users phone number or e-mail address who triggered the automatic notification, or select Custom and in the next field type in a custom receiver. These options are only available for SMS and E-mail notifications.
Indicate what information will be sent to the receiver.
After automatic notifications are configured, save the settings. Don't forget to Enable the configured notification by checking Is active box
Configuration of HTTP notification
To configure HTTP notifications, there are only few things that needs to be done:
HTTP notification has to be enabled in the notifications module.
Correct HTTP URL is presented with wanted fields while configuring automatic notifications.
In the HTTP configuration notification screen, in the URL field, a HTTP address is typed in. Sample URL displays an example on how the HTTP URL can look like. From the list below, it is possible to add fields straight to the URL (such as %EventTime%, %UserName% and so on).
After configurations are done, the URL can be tested by clicking on “Test URL” button, which will open a browser with the configured URL. After all is done, click “OK”.
