> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zmanda.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zmanda.com/guides/backup-manager/login.md).

# Login

## **Getting Started with Backup Manager login**

Before you begin configuring your RMAN backups, please ensure you have completed the following prerequisites and login process.

### **Pre-requisites**

Before using Backup Manager, make sure:

1. Zmanda Pro is installed on your client machine and registered with the server. For more information on Installation, please refer to the documentation [Step 2: Client Download and Installation](/start-here/step-2-client-download-and-installation.md)
2. Backup Manager utility is installed on your client machine, to verify your installation, you can run `backupmanager version` command. It would be located at:
   * Linux: `/usr/local/bin`
   * Windows: `C:\zmandapro`
     * For Windows, you can optionally add the installation path to your system variables, allowing the Backup Manager command to be recognized system-wide.
3. You have valid user credentials for the Zmanda Pro server.

### **Logging in to Backup Manager**

To use Backup Manager, you need to log in first. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt on your client machine.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   ```bash
   backupmanager login
   ```
3. You will be prompted to enter the following information:
   * Zmanda Pro URL
   * Username
   * Password

Example:

```bash
$ backupmanager login
Enter Zmanda Pro URL: <https://your-zmanda-pro-server.com>
Enter Username: your_username
Enter Password: ************
```

1. If your login is successful, you'll see a confirmation message like this:

```bash
Credentials successfully added to the configuration file
Login Successful for user: your_username
```

{% hint style="info" %}
**Important:** You must complete this login process before performing any configuration, backup, or restore operations.
{% endhint %}

### **Troubleshooting**

1. If you encounter a "Decryption failed" error while running configuration, backup, or restore operations, try logging in again using the backupmanager login command. Example of a decryption error:

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