# Launching Applications

This is applicable if launching of applications is enabled in the server (i.e., the Enable Launch option is on).

To launch an application, follow these instructions:

  1. In the machine where the Application Launcher Client is installed, open a web browser and go to http(s)://<app_launcher_server_hostname>:<port_number> when using Windows authentication.

    • <app_launcher_server_hostname> - hostname of the machine where Application Launcher Server is installed
    • <port_number> - port number used by the web service, which is 80 by default; this is specified upon Application Launcher Server installation

    Alternatively, go to the URL created for the application in Okta when using SAML2 authentication.

  2. For Windows authentication, provide a valid domain username and password. Click Sign in.

    Sign in using Windows Authentication

    Sign in using Windows Authentication

    For SAML2 authentication, the page will redirect to Okta Login Page. Sign in using a valid credential.

    Sign in using SAML2 Authentication

    Sign in using SAML2 Authentication

  3. The page will redirect to the home page.

    Home Page

    Home Page

  4. Select the Application to launch and appropriate Project, then click Launch.

    Select Application

    Select Application

    Select Project

    Select Project

  5. Click Open Launcher to launch.

    Application Prompt

    Launch Application Prompt

    The application will be launched.

    Launch Application

    Launch Application

It also possible to start another session of the application with a different project. Just simply, select another project and click Switch.

Switch Project

Switch Project

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