{"id":17985,"date":"2023-10-13T12:27:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T16:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=17985"},"modified":"2023-12-15T17:28:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T22:28:01","slug":"new-techline-connect-browser-launch-makes-signing-in-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=17985","title":{"rendered":"New Techline Connect Browser Launch Makes Signing In Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new feature will make logging into Techline Connect easier and quicker for users. Previously, Techline Connect had its own unique login, using the Techline Connect desktop icon, and users had to log in to both GlobalConnect and Techline Connect separately but with the same credentials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Single Sign-On<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Users can now take advantage of single-sign-on (SSO) by first logging in to GlobalConnect and then selecting the Techline Connect application. Once logged in to GlobalConnect, Techline Connect can be launched without a second log in to the app. The Techline Connect app can be found in the App Center and under the Departments\u2013Service tab. (Fig. 1)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17988\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F01-TLC-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F01-TLC-3-1.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F01-TLC-3-1-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F01-TLC-3-1-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F01-TLC-3-1-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fig. 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The single-sign-on feature comes with the new Techline Connect Browser Launch rollout. All other features of Techline Connect, including the ability to enter Standalone Mode, remain unchanged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP<\/strong>: The Techline Connect desktop icon is planned to be used for Standalone Mode only after migrating to the Techline Connect Browser Launch. Select the desktop icon for direct access to Enter Standalone Mode.<\/p>\n<p>Since June, dealers have been given a choice when logging in whether to continue to use the Techline Connect desktop icon. When logging in that way, the login page notifies users that Techline Connect is moving to a browser launch.<\/p>\n<p>The browser launch is offered now as an alternative, using VSP Portal. Choosing the VSP Portal will shut down Techline Connect and redirect users to an external browser to log in. If users have already logged in to GlobalConnect, they will arrive at the Techline Connect Launch page. In that case, they can simply select Launch Techline Connect. (Fig. 2)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17982\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F02-TLC-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F02-TLC-1.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F02-TLC-1-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F02-TLC-1-145x55.png 145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fig. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If users are not already logged in, they will first be prompted to log in to GlobalConnect, then redirected to the Techline Connect launch page.<\/p>\n<p>All GM dealers will eventually migrate to browser launch. Following dealer migration to browser launch, the option to log in using the Techline Connect desktop icon will be removed. Users will be reminded with a message if attempting to log in using the desktop icon. (Fig. 3)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17983\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F03-TLC-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F03-TLC-2.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F03-TLC-2-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F03-TLC-2-104x55.png 104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fig. 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desktop Shortcut<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To add a desktop shortcut to the browser launch page using Microsoft Edge, right-click on your desktop screen and select New, and then select Shortcut. (Fig. 4) Copy and paste the Techline Connect URL into the location field. Click Next and enter Techline Connect in the name field.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not logged in to GlobalConnect when opening the new shortcut, you will be prompted for your GlobalConnect login.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17984\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F04-TLC-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F04-TLC-4.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F04-TLC-4-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/F04-TLC-4-159x55.png 159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fig. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Look for the rollout for the <a href=\"https:\/\/dealer.autopartners.net\/portal\/uscontent\/headlines\/Pages\/GCUS-9-15218.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Techline Connect Browser Launch<\/strong><\/a> to continue over six phases.<\/p>\n<p>For any questions about Techline Connect features, contact the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860 (English) or 1-800-503-3222 (French).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Thanks to Chris Henley<\/em><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/f13ba093-d59a-4dd2-8ed5-0c488136766c\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/f13ba093-d59a-4dd2-8ed5-0c488136766c\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/f13ba093-d59a-4dd2-8ed5-0c488136766c\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new feature will make logging into Techline Connect easier and quicker for users. 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