---
title: "Login to Expedient Cloud File Storage"
slug: "login-to-cloud-file-storage"
description: "This KB article will detail how to login to both your Portal and any vGateways deployed in an Expedient Cloud File Storage deployment."
tags: ["login", "portal", "vGateway", "cloud file storage"]
updated: 2022-04-05T18:13:13Z
published: 2022-04-05T18:13:13Z
canonical: "kb.expedient.com/login-to-cloud-file-storage"
stale: true
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.expedient.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Login to Cloud File Storage

## Log in to your Portal

1. Open your web browser of choice
2. Navigate to your **CTERA Portal URL**  
a. https://*portalname*.efs.expedient.cloud
3. Enter the CTERA portal service account credentials to **Sign In**
4. Approve OneLogin IDM access request  

Integration with Expedient's OneLogin IDM solution is a recent development and will be required going forward. If your Portal doesn't have said integration and you'd like your local login converted to use the OneLogin 2FA solution, please open a ticket with the OSC.
5. You have now logged into the Portal and will see the **Global File System view**, which will display the contents of the Global File System.  

If your Global File System utilizes Windows ACLs, do not manipulate files and folders from this UI!
6. If you wish to perform Portal management actions, **select your profile** and **select Administration.**  
![2021-04-22 12_28_50-Qacbb Portal — Mozilla Firefox_LI.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/69e9f9c7-5da8-45e7-a671-4b8287f36122/Images/Documentation/2021-04-22%2012_28_50-Qacbb%20Portal%20%E2%80%94%20Mozilla%20Firefox_LI.jpg)
7. You have now switched to the **Portal Management view** and can perform management actions on your Global File System and vGateways.

## Log in to your vGateway

### Log in via a Portal Tunnel to the vGateway

For ease of management across multiple networks, the Portal can tunnel a management connection to your local vGateways. This login method is also beneficial as it provides a single login point for a fleet of vGateways.

1. Utilizing the steps above **Login to your Portal** and **switch to Portal Management**
2. Select **Main** and then **Devices**  
![2021-04-22 12_41_50-Qacbb — Mozilla Firefox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/69e9f9c7-5da8-45e7-a671-4b8287f36122/Images/Documentation/2021-04-22%2012_41_50-Qacbb%20%E2%80%94%20Mozilla%20Firefox.png)
3. A list of all vGateways registered to your Portal will be shown; select **the vGateway you wish to log in to**  
![2021-04-22 12_43_26-Qacbb — Mozilla Firefox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/69e9f9c7-5da8-45e7-a671-4b8287f36122/Images/Documentation/2021-04-22%2012_43_26-Qacbb%20%E2%80%94%20Mozilla%20Firefox.png)
4. This will redirect you to the **vGateway Overview** page; select **Remote Access** to initiate the tunnel connection.  
![2021-04-22 12_45_10-Qacbb Portal — Mozilla Firefox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/69e9f9c7-5da8-45e7-a671-4b8287f36122/Images/Documentation/2021-04-22%2012_45_10-Qacbb%20Portal%20%E2%80%94%20Mozilla%20Firefox.png)
5. This will open a new tab with the **Portal Tunnel to the vGateway**
6. Utilize your local vGateway or AD-based credentials to authenticate, selecting **Log In**  
![2021-04-22 12_47_30-Mozilla Firefox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/69e9f9c7-5da8-45e7-a671-4b8287f36122/Images/Documentation/2021-04-22%2012_47_30-Mozilla%20Firefox.png)
7. You have now logged in to the vGateway

### Log in directly to the vGateway

If you wish to log in directly to a vGateway, this is also possible and is necessary for initial configuration before the vGateway is connected to the Portal.

1. Open your web browser of choice
2. Navigate to your **vGateway URL**  
a. https://*IP Address* or https://*DNSName*
3. Utilize your local vGateway or AD-based credentials to authenticate, selecting **Log In**  
![2021-04-22 12_47_30-Mozilla Firefox.png](https://cdn.document360.io/69e9f9c7-5da8-45e7-a671-4b8287f36122/Images/Documentation/2021-04-22%2012_47_30-Mozilla%20Firefox.png)
4. You have now logged in to the vGateway

## Related

- [Cloud File Storage Terminology](/cloud-file-storage-terminology.md)