When mSupply's web server is running, it allows you to access mSupply data from any networked computer that has a web browser.
Security warning: We have had thousands of uses of our mSupply web server on the public internet since 2005. To date we have not had a security problem reported. However, we recommend you use SSL and a proper SSL certificate if your mSupply web server is publicly accessible. mSupply fully supports SSL. Contact us for certificate installation instructions.
The advantages of accessing mSupply in this way are:
mSupply web server functionality is being continually expanded according to client requirements. We welcome suggestions for more features.
The mSupply web server feature is not included in the regular mSupply licence; in order to use this function, an additional license is required. On application to Sustainable Solutions this can easily and swiftly be arranged.
For practice purposes, an evaluation version is available on our server - should you wish to access this, please contact us for instructions.
Choose File > Preferences, then click on “Web server” in the list.
You can choose to start the web server or have it start automatically when mSupply starts (see General preferences for more details on these preferences).
Technical note: By default mSupply is set to use port 8080. This is because the default port number for http access (80) on unix systems running mSupply can only be used by applications that have root privileges, and we don't want you to have to run mSupply as root! If this is a problem, we can supply you with an application that redirects traffic on port 80 to port 8080.
Your mSupply server needs to be set up for mSupply Mobile (browser) use. Follow these simple steps to get started:
Now you're ready - have fun!