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System requirements

IREX was engineered in such a way that the user's machine does not consume many computational resources. Almost any up-to-date workstation or mobile device will do. However, before the start-up, make sure that:

  • The device has the latest version of a web browser installed; Google Chrome is the recommended one.
  • The internet connection rate exceeds the limit as low as 1 MB/s.

IREX apps are based on the PWA technology and are available on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and other platforms. The app can be installed directly from the IREX web portal too.

Sign-in to IREX via browser

To sign in to IREX using a browser, navigate to the sign-in screen. The URL of the sign-in screen is available from the System Admin or an email invitation. Bookmarking the  URL provided by the System Admin or through an email invitation makes signing in easier in the future.

Once the URL is known, enter it into the address bar in the browser window to open the sign-in screen.

When enabled by the System Admin, signing in with the username or email address used to create the account is also supported.

IREX sign-in screen with email and password fields, a Remember me checkbox, and the Log in button

Switch between the light/dark page themes in the settings.

When setting up our account, we recommend keeping to the secure sign-in rules.

Sign-in via an app

To save time on a desktop or stay connected to IREX while mobile, install an IREX app. The IREX mobile app has basically the same functionality as the desktop version of the web site. Since it belongs to a PWA type, installing it does not require visiting Google Play or iStore; install it directly on the IREX web site.

Desktop

To skip typing the IREX instance URL (or bookmarking it in the browser) on every visit to the website, install the desktop app. To do so, click as shown in the browser address bar, then click Install on the Install app screen that opens. The technique equally applies to Windows and iOS.

Browser address bar with the install icon highlighted and the Install app confirmation popup open

As a result, the IREX app is installed with its icon on the desktop. Run it in the same manner as any other application to open the log-in screen and log in as with the browser with the same credentials.

Android

  1. Since the IREX app belongs to a PWA type, installing it does not require visiting Google Play; install it directly on the IREX website.
  2. Run Google Chrome on the mobile device.
  3. Visit the IREX website to run the Install app in the three-dot menu.
  4. The download and installation routines will then begin automatically. After they are complete, the app icon will then appear on the home screen of the device.
  5. Tap the app icon to open the authentication page, the same as on the desktop.
  6. Enter the credentials, the same as on the desktop, to open the home page of the app.

iOS

Since the IREX app belongs to a PWA type, installing it does not require visiting iStore; install it directly on the IREX website.

  1. Run Safari on the mobile device.
  2. Visit the IREX website to tap Share.
  3. Tap Add to Home Screen to see the app icon appear on the home screen of the device after the installation is complete.
  4. Tap the app icon to open the authentication page, the same as on the desktop
  5. Enter the credentials, the same as on the desktop, to open the home page of the app.

Two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator

Two-factor authentication (TFA) is a sing-in technique that safeguards even better against unauthorized access to personal data circulating across the system, as CJIS, GDPR, and other regulations require. It also aligns with our understanding of ethical AI and CCTV surveillance principles.

The feature requires Google Authenticator to be installed on a smartphone.

To activate the two-factor authentication option:

  1. Open the Security section on the User menu > Profile screen.
    2. Profile Security screen with the Two-factor authentication toggle and Change password button
  2. Switch on the Two-factor authentication option; the window opens:
    3. Two-factor authentication dialog showing the QR code and the one-time pass entry field
  3. Run Google Authenticator on a smartphone to scan the QR code in this window, thus registering the IREX Platform sign-in web page with Google Authenticator.
  4. Enter the one-time code that Google Authenticator shows into the text box in this window.
  5. Click the Save in the top-right corner of the User menu > Profile screen.

    6. From now on, the sign-in page will ask for the verification code shown on the Google Authenticator screen.

Log in via messenger

Once logged in to IREX,  e.g., this way, link the IREX and messenger accounts to enable sign-in via the messenger next time.

  1. In the User menu - Profile - Linked accounts section toggle Account linked to <messenger_name>.

    2. Profile Linked account section with the toggle to link the account to a messenger

  2. The next window then opens, offering a choice of where to log in to the messenger.

    3. Choose the login method dialog with Login with browser and Login with app options

  3. If already logged in to the messenger, confirm linking the accounts in the next window; if not, log in, then confirm.
  4. Linking the accounts activates the Sign in with <messenger_name> option on the log-in screen ...

    5. IREX sign-in screen with the Sign in with messenger option highlighted below the Log in button

    ... which enables signing in to IREX with the messenger credentials.