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Warning

This guide is for Nodinite v6 only (Legacy – Deprecated).

The Update Tool is deprecated and will be retired. Please upgrade to Nodinite v7 for continued support. Nodinite v7 uses role-based access control in the Web Client instead of the settings.json file.

Note

This guide is for the Nodinite Update Tool only and does not apply with Nodinite version 7.

Understanding the Permission System

The Nodinite v6 Update Tool uses a JSON-based permission system to control administrative access. When your Windows account (or Active Directory group) is not listed in the settings.json file, you see the "No Access" page.

Common scenarios:

• Inherited installation – Previous administrator's account is configured, yours is not
• Account changes – Service account or username changed after installation
• Group membership – You were removed from an authorized AD group
• Fresh installation – Only the installer's account has access by default

If you find yourself locked out of the Nodinite Update Tool, inherit an existing Nodinite installation, or are denied access, you will encounter the 'No Access' landing page. This guide helps you quickly regain access and restore administrative control.

✅ Regain access to the Nodinite Update Tool in minutes
✅ Step-by-step instructions for updating user and group permissions
✅ Secure your environment and prevent future lockouts

Example: No Access landing page shown when user account lacks required permissions in the Update Tool.

How to Regain Access

To resolve access issues, update the access settings in the configuration file. The default path is:

C:\Program Files\Nodinite\Nodinite Update\UpdateClient\App_Data\settings.json

Tip

Open the file with Notepad elevated, or use Notepad++ for a better editing experience.

Option 1: Add Your User Account

Example: Current settings with a single user:

...
  "ActiveDirectoryUsers": [
    {
      "Name": "NODINITE-DEV04\\N-Svc"
    }
  ],
  "ActiveDirectoryGroups": [],
...

To add a new user (e.g., NODINITE-DEV04\John):

...
  "ActiveDirectoryUsers": [
    {
      "Name": "NODINITE-DEV04\\N-Svc"
    },
    {
      "Name": "NODINITE-DEV04\\John"
    }
  ],
  "ActiveDirectoryGroups": [],
...

Option 2: Add Your Active Directory Group

Example: Adding an AD group for team access:

...
  "ActiveDirectoryUsers": [
    {
      "Name": "NODINITE-DEV04\\N-Svc"
    }
  ],
  "ActiveDirectoryGroups": [
    {
      "Name": "DOMAIN\\Nodinite-Admins"
    }
  ],
...

Tip

Using Active Directory groups is recommended for team environments. Add users to the AD group instead of modifying settings.json for each person.

Option 3: Clear All Access (Emergency Recovery)

To clear all access (not recommended for production):

...
  "ActiveDirectoryUsers": [],
  "ActiveDirectoryGroups": [],
...

Warning

Clearing all access grants access to everyone. Only use this for emergency recovery, then immediately reconfigure proper permissions.

Apply Changes

After editing settings.json:

1. Save the file
2. Refresh your browser (F5) or navigate to the Update Tool URL
3. Verify access – You should now see the Update Tool dashboard

Note

Changes take effect immediately. No service restart required.

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Next Step

Nodinite Version 7 (Recommended)

• Upgrade to Nodinite v7 – Modern role-based access control with Web Client

Nodinite Version 6 (Legacy)

• Update Nodinite v6 – Legacy update instructions (deprecated)

Related Topics

Nodinite Version 7

• User Management in v7 – Modern access control system

Nodinite Version 6 (Legacy)

• Install and Update Tool – Legacy v6 tool (deprecated)
• Release Notes – Legacy v6 release notes