The Portal's permission can be set in the administration area by a portal administrator. Follow the instructions below to set portal permission.
1. Log on to the Gadget Server Management Console as select "Gadget -> Portal Permissions" link in the "Main" menu.
2. The "Manage Portal Permissions" page opens. To revoke permission, un-check the relevant check box and click "Update". You have options to allow users to self-register and add external gadgets to the Gadget Portal.
Allow user self registration
If a portal administrator un-checks this option, anonymous users will not be able to register to the Gadget Portal. The user sign-up option will not appear in the sign-in window.
If anonymous users need to register, a portal administrator should add them as users and assign appropriate permissions. For instructions, refer to section User Management.
Allow users to add external gadgets
If a portal administrator un-checks this option, no user will be able to add gadgets to the portal using a URL. The "Add gadgets from URL" option will not appear in the portal.