Accessing the EventLogCentral Portal
The EventLogCentral web portal is the central interface for managing all aspects of Windows Event Log collection across your environment. This article covers how to access the portal, log in, and navigate the main interface.
Accessing the portal:
Open a browser on any machine with network access to the EventLogCentral server and navigate to one of the following URLs:
| URL | Protocol | Notes |
| https://<server-address>:52966 | HTTPS | Recommended for production use |
| http://<server-address>:52965 | HTTP | Non-secure — not recommended for production |
Replace <server-address> with the hostname or IP address of your EventLogCentral server.
Logging in:
- Enter your Username
- Enter your Password
- Click Sign In
Default administrator credentials (first login only):
| Field | Value |
| Username | admin |
| Password | TempP@ssw0rd!2025 |
Change the default password immediately after first login. See the Admin article for instructions.
Password requirements:
| Requirement | Detail |
| Minimum length | 10 characters |
| Uppercase letters | At least one (A-Z) |
| Lowercase letters | At least one (a-z) |
| Digits | At least one (0-9) |
| Special characters | At least one (!@#$%^&*) |
Account lockout and session management:
| Setting | Value |
| Failed login attempts before lockout | 5 |
| Lockout duration | 15 minutes |
| Session inactivity timeout | 60 minutes |
| Session type | Sliding expiration — activity extends the session |
If your account is locked after failed login attempts, wait 15 minutes before trying again or contact your administrator to unlock the account.
Sessions expire after 60 minutes of inactivity and use sliding expiration — any activity within the session extends the timeout. You will be automatically redirected to the login page when your session expires.
Main navigation:
The portal uses a left-side navigation menu with the following sections:
| Section | Description |
| Clients | View and manage all registered EventLogAgent instances |
| Groups | Organize agents into groups and configure audit policies, event logs, file audit rules, and forwarding settings |
| Targets | Configure syslog destinations where collected events are forwarded |
| Logs | Define and manage the catalog of available Windows Event Log sources |
| Admin | Manage user accounts, roles, and system settings |
Troubleshooting login issues:
| Problem | Resolution |
| Cannot log in with credentials | Verify username and password — passwords are case-sensitive. Check if the account is locked and wait 15 minutes if so. Ensure you are using the correct URL (HTTP vs HTTPS). Clear browser cookies and try again. |
| Session expires too quickly | Sessions expire after 60 minutes of inactivity. Keep the browser tab active or contact your administrator to adjust the session timeout if needed. |
| Login page not accessible | Confirm the LT Auditor MP Event Log Server Service is running on the EventLogCentral server. Confirm no firewall is blocking port 52966. |