BIMcloud Servers - basic settings

Basic server settings

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Check basic server data

On the Servers page, select BIMcloud Manager or a BIMcloud Server.

The Status section of the Settings page displays the status, version, host computer, and installation folder of the selected server.

BIMcloud name, File server, Management mode, Updates

On the Servers page, select BIMcloud Manager.

At General settings, click edit to modify the following data if needed:



  • BIMcloud Name: This name is displayed in the Manager web interface and the Tray icon app. Archicad users see this name in the BIMcloud pop-ups throughout the Archicad interface.

  • Management roles:Use “Detailed” or “Simplified” role management. See Management permissions: Simplified and Detailed.

  • Company logo: Optionally, load a company logo to your BIMcloud’s login page. Click Choose File to browse for the desired image file.

  • Public Key: The BIMcloud Manager’s public key. The public key cannot be modified.

  • Check for update(s): Turn this feature on to enable BIMcloud to communicate with Graphisoft servers to check for available program and license updates.

Email preferences

On the Servers page, select BIMcloud Manager.

Configure the email server which will allow you to send notifications and password reminders.



  • SMTP server: address of your SMTP server

  • SMTP server port

  • Connection Security: Select the security level your server requires

  • From address: Emails will be sent using this email address

  • Server requires authentication: Check if a username and password are necessary to access the server. Enter the username and password.

Send emails from the users page: see Send email.

Custom user fields

Create optional fields to be available for all users’ settings, to enter additional, server-wide information. (E.g. Skype address, or the office where the user is located.)

On the Servers page, select BIMcloud Manager.



  • Add new: Click this button to add a new field and enter its name

  • Remove: Removes the field from here and from all users’ settings panels. Data entered into this field by users will be lost.