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Logging In

Overview​

Covers logging in to Tactical ID and launching WebTAK, the browser-based TAK client. This module isn't part of the originally scaffolded module set — it was added based on an uploaded reference guide ("Logging In to WebTAK Guide") and follows the same folder pattern as the ATAK, WinTAK, and iTAK modules.

Prerequisites​

Steps​

Log in​

  1. Go to https://auth.mchmr.ai/, or navigate directly to https://portal.apps.mchmr.ai to go straight to WebTAK.

  2. Either page prompts you to log in. Do not enter a username and password directly on this screen — select Login with TacticalID instead, and authenticate with your Tactical ID account.

    WebTAK login screen — select Login with TacticalID rather than entering a username and password directly

  3. If you went through auth.mchmr.ai, you'll land on the My Applications screen, under Command & Control, showing the apps available to you.

    Command & Control section of My Applications, showing app tiles including one or more TAK icons

Launch WebTAK​

  1. Under Command & Control, select a TAK icon to launch the application. Your organization may show more than one TAK tile if it has multiple TAK Server environments (for example, portal.apps.mchmr.ai and tak.mchmr.us) — pick the one for the server you need.

  2. A distribution notice appears: "Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited." Select OK.

    WebTAK distribution statement notice, shown after launching the application

  3. The map begins to load and populate.

    WebTAK map view after loading, showing tracks and markers across the map

    A green status indicator next to TAK Server in the bottom-left corner confirms you're connected.

    TAK Server status indicator in the bottom-left of the map view, showing a green dot for a live connection

  4. A pop-up may ask whether to share your location. Select Allow to place a marker on the map at your position, or dismiss it to skip.

Troubleshooting​

  • Not sure whether to use auth.mchmr.ai or portal.apps.mchmr.ai: both work — auth.mchmr.ai shows your full application list first, while portal.apps.mchmr.ai goes straight into WebTAK after login.
  • Entered a username and password directly on the login screen: don't — always select Login with TacticalID and authenticate through your Tactical ID account instead.
  • Not sure which TAK tile to pick on My Applications: each tile points to a different TAK Server environment; pick the one your organization has told you to use.
  • Map doesn't populate after clicking OK: give it a moment to load; if it stays blank, check network connectivity.
  • Location marker doesn't appear: confirm you selected Allow on the location-sharing prompt — your browser may also need location permissions enabled at the system level.