Hyland OnBase



This article reviews how to access and install OnBase.

What is OnBase?

OnBase is a document and e-form management, retention, and workflow solution. There are two versions available:

screenshot of the onbase unity client interface

OnBase Unity Client

Warning: The OnBase Unity Client is only available on Windows ().

The Unity Client is installable software and is the primary supported version of OnBase.


Install: New

If you're installing OnBase for the first time, you can do so via Software Center.

Note: Need to print or upload documents to OnBase? 


Install: Upgrade

If you're upgrading a previous version of OnBase, you'll need to uninstall it first.

  1. At the bottom of your desktop, click the Windows Search Bar
  2. Type in and click on Control Panel
  3. In the top-right, change View by to Small icons
  4. Click Programs and Features
    screenshot of the windows control panel with arrows pointing to the view settings and the "programs and features" button
  5. Scroll down and right-click Hyland Unity Client and select Uninstall
  6. Wait some time for uninstallation to complete
  7. Restart your computer
  8. Install OnBase via Software Center


Using the Unity Client

Log in

  1. At the bottom of your screen, click the Windows Search Bar
  2. Search for and click on Unity Clientscreenshot of the windows search bar with an arrow pointing at unity client
  3. When prompted, enter your College email and password


Log out

  1. In the bottom-right corner of your desktop, click the carat
  2. Right-click the OnBase icon
    screenshot of the windows tray with an arrow pointing at the onbase icon
  3. Click Log Out or Exit OnBase
    • Log Out: leaves OnBase running in the background
    • Exit OnBase: closes OnBase completely

OnBase Web Client

The Web Client is accessed from your browser and is primarily for individuals without a Windows () device.

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Navigate to brynmawr.hylandcloud.com/251ids
  3. If prompted, login with your College email and password

Questions?

If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!

Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Email: help@brynmawr.eduService catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor