Privileged Remote
Access (PRA)
Portal
User Guide
Access Control & Identity Management
Department
Privileged Remote Access (PRA) is a
software that allows privileged users to
access their servers remotely in a
secure manner. It provides the ability to
control access to critical systems and
remote desktops without hindering the
work privileged users need to perform.
This guide is going to help you in
downloading, installing and accessing
PRA depending on the preferred way to
access the portal.
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There are 2 methods to access PRA:
1- Web portal
2- Desktop Access Console
Note: PRA is only accessible through either the wired network or external network.
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First method: Web Portal
Step 1: Go to PRA web portal
https://spra.stc.com.sa/console
After reading
the STC PRA
AGREEMENT,
Click on
"Accept"
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Step 2: Choose "SAML CREDENTIALS"
After choosing "SAML Credentials" as your authentication method, click on "LOG IN"
Press here
Step 3: Enter Your stc username and password
Enter your stc username
without .c or .t at the end
and without
“@stc.com.sa”
After entering your
credentials, click on "Log in"
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Step 4: Approve access through Duo
Step 5: Access PRA web portal
You will be able to view all the servers that you have access to
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Step 6: Access the desired server
2- Click on "JUMP"
1- Click on
the server
you want
to access
Step 7: Provide appropriate credentials
Enter the appropriate username and password to access the desired server
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Second Method: Desktop Access Console
Step 1: Go to the link below to download the Access Console
https://sharek.stc.com.sa/sectors/CyberDefense/ACIM/
Documents/Share%20with%20everyone/AC.zip
Note: You will be redirected to stc sso to be able to download the file
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Step 2.1: Install PRA Desktop Access Console
After opening the AC file, you will be directed to “Access Console Setup Wizard”
to finish setting up the AC
Step 2.2: Install PRA Desktop Access Console (Cont.)
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Step 2.3: Install PRA Desktop Access Console (Cont.)
Step 3.1: Start the Access Console
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Step 3.2: Start the Access Console (Cont.)
Step 3.3: Start the Access Console (Cont.)
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Step 3.4: Enter your Username and Password (Cont.)
Enter your stc username
without .c or .t at the end
and without
“@stc.com.sa”
After entering your
credentials, click on "Log in"
Step 3.5: Start the Access Console (Cont.)
Step 3.6: Start the Access Console (Cont.)
After authenticating through Duo, a file with extenstion .BRCS-SAUDITELECOMCOMP
will be downloaded. Open the file with “Access Console” by double-clicking it
Step 4: Open “Access Console”
You will be presented with “Access Console” homepage and a list of your servers will
be provided in the bottom
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Step 5.1: Access your server remotely
Step 5.2: Access your server remotely (Cont.)
Enter the appropriate credentials to access the desired server
Note: to access "Access Console" in the future, follow from step 3.1 onwards
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thank
You
For any support or help about Privileged Remote
Access (PRA)
Kindly Contact ACIM at:
[email protected]