> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kb.mago.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kb.mago.io/mago-essential/setup-guide/accessing-advanced-settings-and-administrative-controls.md).

# Accessing Advanced Settings and Administrative Controls

## How to login as an Admin

By default, Mago Essential operates in Kiosk Mode, a security measure that restricts system access and prevents tampering with the underlying Windows environment. During configuration, a low- privilege local user is created for secure operation.

If you need to modify system settings or perform administrative tasks:

1. **Attach a keyboard** to the device.
2. Press **CTRL + ALT + DEL**, then select “**Sign out**”.
3. **Log in using the Admin account** (username: `Admin`, password: `mre` , unless changed).

Once logged in as Admin, you can open the **Mago Settings** (or **Mago Room Settings**) **application** by double-clicking its desktop icon or searching for it from the Windows taskbar. This will grant you access to all Mago Essential configuration options, as well as full control over the underlying Windows system.

## Mago Advanced Settings

With the Mago Settings application, Administrators can update the Settings as follows.

### Language

Set the interface language.

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### Network settings

Configure wired or wireless connections. Click “Open Network and Wi-Fi settings” to open the Windows Network Settings.

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### License

Activate or manage your Mago Essential license.

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### Display

Adjust display behavior (passive or interactive). Click “Open Display settings” to open the Windows Display Settings.

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### Appearance

Customize the Mago Essential display name, add a logo and/or one or more backgrounds, toggle the display of Wi-Fi details, enable Digital Signage and its settings, enable voice command support, and set the time format.

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### Presentation

Enable or disable HDMI input (video and audio) for capture card use, manage wireless presentation protocols (AirPlay, Miracast, Google Cast), and control whether a PIN is required for wireless sharing.

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Important Note – HDMI Input Configuration**

When setting up the HDMI input in Mago Settings, you will be prompted to select both the video and audio input sources from the connected capture card.

It is essential that **no HDMI cable or device is connected** to the capture card during this selection process. The capture card must be in its idle state, as this state is used by Mago Essential to detect when a cable is connected later.

If a signal is already present during configuration, the system may misinterpret the idle baseline, which can prevent automatic HDMI screen sharing from working as expected.
{% endhint %}

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### Whiteboard (formerly "Workspace")

Configure features and tools related to the Mago whiteboard experience.

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### Security and Notifications

Manage on-screen notifications and enable BLE-based proximity detection.

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### Advanced

Control system-level behaviors such as Kiosk mode activation, auto-start on boot, scheduled restarts, use of a custom SMTP email service, and enforcement of settings on application close.

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